August 2017 CAPCA Adviser Magazine by CAPCA

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ADVISER AUGUST 2017 / VOL. XX, NO. 4

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Table of Contents

05.

From the Editor

LEADERSHIP

12.

Pathway to PCA

18.

CAPCA ED

24.

CCA Update

REGULAR FEATURES:

06 ��Education on Legislation Rick Wescott

PCA PROFILE 10 ��Monte Pinheiro Joyce A. Basan

COMMUNICATIONS 16 ��Ag Teacher Kits 20 ��2017 CAPCA Spring Summit Recap

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28. Special to the ADVISER - Nutrients 42. Exclusive to the ADVISER - Organics

32 ��Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Spread to Peach Growing Areas in the Northern San Joaquin Valley

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Career Opportunities

FARM ADVISORS

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Continuing Education

63.

CAPCA Updates

Jhalendra Rijal and Roger Duncan

36 ��Areawide Monitoring of Armyworms in Rice Luis Espino

38 ��Dealing with the Light Brown Apple Moth in Central Coast Strawberries and Caneberries in 2017 Mark Bolda

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From the Editor Exploring New Ways to Serve Members

he CAPCA State office has been busy this spring building new ways to serve members and finding better ways to provide resources to our chapters. Resources to help our leadership and members find an advocacy voice, revitalize chapter purpose and support their local communities. This issue is filled with the fruit of some of these projects, including an article by CAPCA Chair Rick Wescott on our Legislative Day in early June to reintroduce CAPCA to local regulators and legislators in Sacramento. The Chapter Presidents’ Summit in May brought together chapter leaders from around the state to encourage a review of chapter purpose and provide leadership skills to manage the fiduciary duties of the chapter. As a part of the discussion on Chapter purpose, many chapters found new pathways for outreach through our Ag Teacher Kit project (pg. 16) and Campus Outreach for Pathway to PCA (pg. 12). Spring Summit was held in May to bring together the Southern California Chapters and provide a conference opportunity for members who are typically unable to attend the CAPCA Annual Conference in October because of local seasonal production (pg. 20). Spring Summit Committee made it a priority to include a fundraiser during an evening reception to support the Ag Teacher Kits. We are grateful for all the chapters and individuals who participated in May and June with investing their time and finances to support Ag Teacher Kits and Pathway to PCA, two vital outreaches to encouraging PCA career exploration. We appreciate the ongoing support of our members and the industry as we explore new ways to serve you! Ruthann Anderson, Editor ruthann@capca.com

CAPCA Presidents’ Summit, May 2017

CAPCA EDITORIAL STAFF Ruthann Anderson - Editor Joyce Basan - Deputy Editor Dee Strowbridge - Membership/Conference Sylvia Stark - Advertising Sales Manager Lien Banh - Office Manager Ariana Zamora - So. CA Representative Jacqueline Tabarez - No. CA Representative Rachel Taft - Executive Assistant Graphic Design - Rosemary N. Southward southwardr@comcast.net MISSION & PURPOSE California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) is a non-profit voluntary mutual benefit association that represents 75% of the 4,000 California EPA licensed pest control advisers. CAPCA’s purpose is to serve as the leader in the evolution of the pest management industry through the communication of reliable information. CAPCA is dedicated to the professional development and enhancement of our members’ education and stewardship which includes legislative, regulatory, continuing education and public outreach activities. PUBLISHING INFORMATION CAPCA Adviser is published bi-monthly by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), 2300 River Plaza Dr., Suite 120, Sacramento, California 95833. Web: www.capca.com, (916) 928‑1625. POSTMASTER: send address change to CAPCA. A portion of CAPCA membership dues is used to provide subscription privileges to the Adviser magazine. Nonmember subscriptions are $30/year. Third class bulk postage paid at Tucson, AZ and at additional mailing offices. CAPCA has endeavored to include appropriate and accurate statements, but disclaims any and all warranties and/or responsibility for the statements or articles submitted to CAPCA Adviser that may have additionally been edited for style, content and space prior to publication. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent CAPCA policies, or positions or endorsements. Editorial content of this publication is educational and informational in nature. No part of this publication, including images, may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher. Contact CAPCA at (916) 928‑1625 for reprint authorization. PRINTING: Sundance Press Tucson, Arizona

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LEADERSHIP

Education on Legislation

By Rick Wescott, CAPCA Chairman rick.wescott@bayer.com

n June, CAPCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legislative Committee went to the California State Capit0l in Sacramento to learn about how things work in our state legislature. For some of us, this was not our first time in the capital and for others it was their first time to experience the inner workings and complexities of politics in and around Sacramento. Our new lobbyist George Soares put together an excellent program that was designed to educate use on what it takes to get things done at the capital. We learned that there are hundreds of bills introduced each year. Most of these bills never gain any traction and just die, while others garner support and are pushed forward to become law. We need to be aware of bills that are good for our industry and those that are not good for our industry, so that we can either help support good bills or help to defeat bad bills. We heard from Assembly Member Devon Mathis and Daniel Savage, (Chief of Staff for Assembly Member Nazarian), about a typical day of a legislator. Interestingly a lot of their time is spent meeting and listening to constituents about their wants and concerns regarding bills being introduced or bills they would like to see introduced to carry on whatever agenda they may have. As you know, many of these agendas are detrimental to our industry and our way of doing business. Legislators also spend a lot of time in committee meetings and legislative sessions. We also met with representatives of CDFA, DPR, and a member of the Water Board. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say that there are lots of issues that we need to be involved in to bring some sort of balance in what our elected officials and the various agencies are doing in the great state of California.

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In order for CAPCA to make a difference, we must be in front of our legislators on a regular basis to build a relationship with them so that when we need something they know who we are and what we represent. Education is also very important to a legislator, because they are not always aware of the facts of every issue that may come across their desk or how devastating some of these issues may be. Here at CAPCA we are setting new priorities and goals to become much more involved in the legislative arena to support our membership, and be more active in issues that directly impact our profession as well as Agriculture and the Green Industry. T

THANK YOU TO CAPCA’s LEGISLATIVE DAY PARTICIPANTS CAPCA members Leanne Becker, Matthew Bristow, Government Relations Chair Henry Buckwalter, Kem Cunningham, Patrick Dosier, John Erisey, Dennis Fuller, Rick Harrison, Hans Herkert, John McClenahan, Jeff Rasmussen, Gary Silveria, Mike Terry and Rick Wescott descended on Sacramento for CAPCA’s first Legislative Day in years. This fast paced “24 hours in Sacramento” was facilitated by CAPCA Lobbyist George Soares who provided tools and education to help members reach CAPCA’s new advocacy agenda. Thank you to Assembly Member Devon Mathis, Chief of Staff Daniel Savage and Consultant Ryan Ojakian for Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, for taking time out of their schedules to meet and educate our members on how to get the most impact out of their interactions with Legislators at the Capitol and in their hometowns.

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Thank you to Senator Bob Wieckowski and State Water Resources Board Member DeeDee D’Adamo, Butte County Ag Commissioner Louie Mendoza, DPR Chief Deputy Director Teresa Marks and Leg Policy Director Jesse Cuevas and Undersecretary/Legislation and Public Engagement for CDFA Jim Houston and Secretary Karen Ross. We appreciate the time taken to meet and greet with CAPCA members, hear some current concerns, educate on jurisdictional issues and discuss items they believe CAPCA needs to be engaged in. Thank you for being part of this valuable learning experience. This event was just a first step, if you are interested in joining us during our next Legislative Outreach in Sacramento, or would like some tools to help your chapter engage in advocacy in your community, contact Ruthann Anderson at ruthann@capca.com.

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PCA PROFILE

Monte Pinheiro: Reflecting on 50+ Years in California Agriculture CAPCA Chapter: Fresno-Madera Education: Reedly College, Fresno State Family: Wife of 53 years, Beverlee; daughter Jodee Pinheiro-Smith & son-in-law Alan; three granddaughters, and brother Mark Pinheiro By Joyce A. Basan, Programs/Communications Director

ctive in the agricultural industry for over 50 years, Monte Pinheiro has seen a lot of changes in that time. He started in 1964 with Midland Chemical, moved to Kings River Supply, and then to Fresno Growers Supply, all dealers for BEST Fertilizer. He worked with Baggie Ag Supply in 1967, which was then purchased by Oxidental, Valley Nitro (bought by JR Simplot) in 1979, onto Myer in 1985, and finally landed with Gar Tootelian and has remained with them for the last 27 years. Monte’s main work as a PCA with Gar Tootelian has been for tree, vines, nut crops, citrus, specializing in plant health, and includes training the new PCAs. His educational background includes getting his A.A. degree at Reedley College, attending Fresno State majoring in Trees, Vines and Nut Crops. Equally valuable has been his experience farming the home ranch for the sixth generation. The importance of relationship building with his clients and other people in the industry has been a highlight during Monte’s career and many of these relationships have developed into lifelong relationships. When asked what he likes most about being a PCA, Monte replied “The relationships with the farmer and seeing the results of our knowledge and labor.” Monte said he will take the trust and friendships from those relationships with him as he moves toward retirement. Of course there have been challenges over the years,

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and those challenges continue with ever-changing rules and regulations imposed on the industry. Monte believes that CAPCA must continue to play an active role in government regulations and call attention to the changes for PCAs. In addition to the regulations affecting how the PCA profession has changed over the years, the advancements in communications with computers and cell phones has made an impact on the day-to-day operations of the industry. Monte points to improvements in insect control through mating disruption as one of the biggest changes he has witnessed since his career started. Monte enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with current PCAs and the incoming generation through coaching FFA vine and tree teams. His take-home message to the students is to focus on dedication and communication with their clients. “Keep in mind the profit for the client, be concerned about their problems and the best ways to solve them. Make personal contact with the farmer, especially the older ones!” Monte recalls that he was motivated to get into the PCA profession because of his love of agriculture and being a part of providing food for the world. The importance of the PCA’s role cannot be understated. One of the strengths Monte has seen the PCAs maintain year after year that makes him proud to be a part of the profession is the integrity and the ability to make accurate recommendations.

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PATHWAY TO PCA

CAPCA Comes to Cal Poly Pomona

athway to PCA and the SoCal CAPCA Chapter paid a visit to Cal Poly Pomona on May 4th to speak to students about the PCA profession. Approximately 30 students joined us for lunch and listened to a presentation on the PCA application process and Pathway to PCA program. SoCal CAPCA board members Heather Palmer, Fred Eckert, Cliff Prather, Bryan Thompson and Jack Bramkamp spoke about the different jobs PCAs perform, which include manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representatives, in-house PCAs, company representatives and government sectors. The students were engaged and asked meaningful questions, but most importantly, they were excited to become PCAs. The Cal Poly Pomona Plant Science department has been promoting the PCA profession through their curriculum and CAPCA looks forward to working with faculty and staff on future projects, such as Pathway presentations and the upcoming Student Network event at the Annual Conference in October. Pathway to PCA has identified eight schools to partner with in 2017. Jackie Tabarez and Ariana Zamora have visited or will be visiting the following campuses this year: Chico State, Fresno State, Modesto Junior College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Stanislaus, Mount San Antonio College and University of Arizona. If you know students at any of these schools, tell them to be on the lookout for Pathway to PCA events in their area! T

T CAPCA STAFF CONTACTS T RUTHANN ANDERSON CAPCA President/CEO, Adviser Editor ruthann@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x211

JOYCE A. BASAN Programs/Communications Director Adviser Deputy Editor joyce@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x201

RACHEL TAFT Executive Assistant Admin. Support, Leadership Institute, Grants/Funding rachel@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x202 SYLVIA STARK Advertising Sales Mgr. Contact for: Advertising/Publications sylvia@capca.com / (916) 607-0059

DEE STROWBRIDGE Dir. of Membership/Conferences Contact for: Conference, Sustaining Membership, Accounting dee@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x203

ARIANA ZAMORA So. CA CAPCA Representative ariana@capca.com / (805) 704-3255

LIEN BANH Office Manager Contact for: Membership, CE, Web Access, Chapter Mtgs. lien@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x200

JACKIE TABAREZ No. CA CAPCA Representative jackie@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x205

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U O Y K N A H ! T A C P CA CAPCA recently received several notes from California FFA students expressing appreciation for our support. CAPCA is a proud sponsor of the Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship Proficiency competition, the Agricultural Services Proficiency competition, and the Agricultural Pest Control contest in California. The Ag Sales Entrepreneurship Proficiency competition recognizes students who own and operate a sales business. The Ag Services Proficiency competition recognizes students who work for or own a service business related to agriculture. We have previously featured the Ag Pests contest, which rewards students for identifying a variety of agricultural pests and the crops they damage.

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ormally considered a minor pest in brassica crops, diamondback moth (DBM) exploded into a major threat in the Desert Southwest last fall, persisting through the winter and into the spring. The result was significant crop damage and some insecticide rotation challenges. “We started to get calls from growers and PCAs in late October, saying fields were overrun with the pests and they couldn’t control them,” recalls Dr. John Palumbo, research entomologist, University of Arizona. “The moths continued to be a problem around Yuma and the Imperial Valley through April.” Palumbo says DBM initially came into the region on transplants sourced from a common nursery, and populations were resistant to many generally used insecticides. “The usual controls weren’t working, and by January we were trapping numbers two to three times higher than those we’d seen in trapping studies conducted 16 years ago.” DBM numbers peaked in late April, then dropped to nearly zero by June, says Palumbo. “The only plant hosts for them usually dry up over summer, so there is little likelihood of the pest oversummering.”

Lessons From Last Season Palumbo says he doesn’t expect DBM to be a problem again this fall but recommends growers take precautions at the beginning of the season. • Communicate with nurserymen. Ask if they’ve had recent issues with DBM and which products and methods they are using to control them. • Examine transplants closely on day one. Check for feeding damage, eggs or larvae. • Consider treatment prior to transplanting. Early protection is essential to maximizing plant health and crop vigor. A relatively new control option, DuPont™ Verimark® insect control powered by Cyazypyr®, provides systemic activity to control a crossspectrum of sucking and chewing pests, including DBM. Applied at the nursery as a transplant tray drench application or by the grower as an atplant soil-shank application, Verimark® delivers exceptional control, says Jeff Pacheco, technical sales agronomist, DuPont Crop Protection. “Typical foliar sprays may only last five to seven days on lepidopteran species in the late summer and early fall months in the desert when pressure is most prolific. Verimark® as a transplant tray drench or as an at-plant soil-shank injection application is translocated throughout the plant from roots and will protect new growth, providing up to 30 days of residual control against lepidopteran species and whiteflies,” he says. “That’s a big advantage during early season rapid growth, when plants can put on two new leaves every five days.” An added benefit from using Verimark® at the beginning of the season is that even if significant DBM populations don’t show up, you’ll have excellent whitefly control and will be managing other common pests, including cabbage looper, beet armyworm and imported cabbageworm.

Diamondback Resistance History “Diamondback moth has a history of developing resistance to nearly every insecticide, due to its rapid reproduction,” says Palumbo. “Under ideal weather conditions, it takes them less than two weeks to go from egg to adult.”

As brassicas mature, DBMs tend to work their way into the plant’s terminal point, making foliar sprays less effective, he notes. “With such a short reproduction span, if you miss controlling them, almost two generations can be produced before the next insecticide application is made.” A tight insecticide rotation is the best season-long defense, he adds. “Last season, growers were trying everything to control diamondback moth. Some made up to a dozen applications during the season. They even tried combining products, which is a bad idea. You won’t get any better control and you’re wasting a rotation option.” Starting the season with strong control is even more important now that some foliar insecticides may be losing effectiveness on DBM due to resistance, adds Pacheco. “With Verimark® you get early season control of all major lepidopteran pests plus whiteflies. It’s much harder to achieve effective control of a pest like DBM once it gets established in a field, plants get larger with more leaves, and good spray coverage gets much more difficult to achieve.”

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Advantages of Verimark® as a Transplant Tray Drench • Provides more consistent control of key lepidopteran pests, cabbage maggots, leafminers and whiteflies • Offers up to 30 days of residual control • Protects new growth by translocation through the plant • Eliminates loss of activity from rain, sprinkler washoff or photodegradation • Helps conserve predators and parasitoids Always read and follow all label directions and precautions for use. DuPont™ Verimark® is not registered in all states. Contact your DuPont representative for details and availability in your state. Unless indicated, trademarks with ®, ™ or SM are trademarks of DuPont or affiliates. © 2017 DuPont.

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COMMUNICATIONS

2017 Ag Teacher Kits

Photo by Ruben Arroyo, Riverside Co. Agricultural Commissioner

APCA & The Stanley W. Strew Educational Fund wish to thank the individuals, chapters, and organizations who provided financial support for the 2017 Ag Teacher Kits. Through their generous contributions and involvement, 49 Ag Teacher Kits were distributed at the CATA (California Agricultural Teachers Association) Annual Conference to support agriculture educational curriculum at the high school level. A special thank you to the workshop teachers, Tim Brown and Jerry Delsol. We wish to also acknowledge California FFA and Katie Otto, Fund Development Director, California FFA Foundation.

CATA Workshop Participants, June 28, 2017

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Additional Sponsorships:

Contributing CAPCA Chapters: Central Coast Fresno-Madera Woodland San Diego NorCal

Kern Ventura Tulare-Kings SoCal Desert Valleys

Bayer CropScience donated hand lenses CACASA sponsored bags Kenny Calhoun of TS&L donated seeds Insect samples provided by Riverside County Agricultural Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, with special thanks to Daniel Delgado.

Photo by Ruben Arroyo, Riverside Co. Agricultural Commissioner

COMMUNICATIONS

Gearing Up to Help the Licensee Succeed Jackie Tabarez, Northern California Representative

oes your last name begin with M-Z? Want to meet the DPR-recommended November 1st submission deadline for your license renewal? CAPCA ED has multiple seminar opportunities in the next few months for you, as the licensee, to earn the continuing education needed for your renewal. Licensees whose last name begins with A-L can also get a head start on next year’s renewal process by signing up for our CE seminars now. August 2nd – San Mateo | CAPCA ED 2nd – Ontario | UC ANR & CAPCA ED 10th – Tulare | OFAC 15th – Carlsbad | CAPCA ED 17th – Simi Valley | CAPCA ED 24th – San Luis Obispo | Central Coast CAPCA & CAPCA ED September 12th – San Jose | San Francisco Bay CAPCA & CAPCA ED 13th – Santa Paula | Ventura CAPCA & CAPCA ED 14th – Bakersfield | Kern County CAPCA & CAPCA ED 21st – Modesto | CAPCA ED 27th – Chico | CAPCA ED October 15th - 17th – Reno | 43rd Annual CAPCA Conference & Agri-Expo

ARIANA ZAMORA So. CA CAPCA Representative

JACKIE TABAREZ No. CA CAPCA Representative

ariana@capca.com (805) 704-3255

jackie@capca.com (916) 928-1625 x205

At the end of each of our educational seminars the CAPCA ED team asks for feedback, such as topics that attendees would like to see addressed in future programs, what speakers provided the best presentations or how they feel we can improve our programs to meet the needs of the licensees. We truly appreciate all the recommendations and use them in the planning and development of the following year’s programs. CAPCA ED thanks you for your continued support and we hope to see you at our upcoming seminars. T

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2017 CAPCA Spring Summit Recap

CAPCA’s first Spring Summit drew over 180 attendees and exhibitors.

CAPCA Spring Summit – May 23-24, 2017

ay 23rd marked the start of CAPCA’s first Spring Summit. The summit was held in Temecula, California as a unique continuing education opportunity for those pest management professionals who are in their busy season during CAPCA ‘s Annual Conference & Agri-Expo in October. Just like our annual meeting, the Summit offered many opportunities for attendees to mingle with exhibitors during the Luncheon and Welcome Reception. The morning kicked off with a presentation from the Kern County Ag Commissioner’s Office on the Notice of Application to Schools Pilot Project, after a year of study, and some very good insights were shared. Things then got a little different as attendees were broken up into two smaller groups. The smaller group size made interaction with the presenters possible. One group stayed on property where they enjoyed a collegiate lecture style workshop. The other group bussed off to the beautiful Wilson Creek Winery, where educational stations had been set up for attendees to rotate through. One of these presentations was featured in a CaliforniaAgNet article. (https://www.youtube.com/ user/CaliforniaAgNet?feature=em-share_video_user) Both programs were repeated in the afternoon so that everyone could partake in all aspects of these unique events. Each workshop had great speakers who engaged the crowd. Speakers hit topics that generated many questions from the crowd related back to the crops they check, along with other issues that could be forthcoming into each person’s area. This allowed attendees to ask questions on how to prevent and or treat an issue if it happens to them.

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The winery tour was a big highlight with the attendees, as they were able to see the process up close and personal. This format allowed them to engage with the speakers at each station that was set up. Along with having smaller groups in the tour stop, attendees were able to be included in group discussions and provide feedback. The give-andtake interaction with speakers was very productive and informative for the attendees. At the luncheon, attendees were asked how they could increase awareness about Pest Control Advisers and what they do. Examples from the CropLife America online video campaign entitled “The Talk” were shown. (http://giveacrop. org/videos/) These videos encourage consumers to consider

Photo by Matthew Malcolm, Malcolm Media

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Thank You Sponsors & Exhibitors Agrian Agroplasma, Inc Amvac Arborjet Arysta LifeScience Baicor BASF Bayer Crop Science BioSafe Systems Brandt Crop Protection Services

Certis USA Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Diversified Waterscapes, Inc Dow AgroSciences Gowan Company Irrometer Jet Harvest Solutions Malcolm Media Ag Publishing Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Source Neudorff North America Nichino America

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the importance of pesticide technology. Just like other uncomfortable conversations you have had in your life, it is important for PCAs to have “The Talk” about the necessity of pesticides and how you are protecting California’s food supply with consumers. Each table submitted their ideas and out of the many great ideas discussed, the winning submission was from Trevor Craunse, Jess Williams and Kristen Nelson. Their idea is to post on Facebook that EVERYONE is involved in agriculture: “If you eat food, you are involved; if you buy mom flowers on Mother’s Day, you are involved. Pest Control Advisers, boots on the ground, are involved. We are professionals who are passionate about providing high quality, SAFE products for consumers. We are educated, regulated and we innovate!” Tuesday evening was spent socializing at the Exhibitor’s Reception. We are so grateful to all of our exhibitors and sponsors for their support of this event. A Silent auction was held, the funds being used to support the Ag Teacher Kits project. This project provides PCA career resources to high school teachers across California. (See page 16) On Wednesday morning, a traditional continuing education program started with updates on the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Worker Protection Standards, and label updates from our sponsors. A very special thank you to all attendees for participating, as well as all our sponsors and exhibitors! T

Photos, top of page and left: Matthew Malcolm, Malcolm Media

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The California Healthy Soils Incentives Program Guihua Chen, PhD. and Geetika Joshi, PhD Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, CDFA

he California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) was appropriated $7.5 million in FY 2016-2017 from the California Climate Investment Program (also known as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund) to fund the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). Approximately 50% of the allocated funds ($3.75 million) will be allocated for providing direct incentives to farmers and ranchers (i.e. the HSP Incentive Program). Another 40% of the funds ($3 million) will be allocated for demonstration projects (i.e. HSP Demonstration Program). The remaining balance is allocated for cost of implementing the program and CDFA administrative cost. Funds must be encumbered by June 30, 2018 and expended by June 30, 2020. Projects will be three years in duration, with CDFA funds available in the first two years and matching funds are required for the third year. CDFA encourages matching funds for year one and two as well. Objectives of the HSP are (1) to provide financial incentive to growers and ranchers for conservation management practices in California that sequester carbon, reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) and improve soil health, (2) to fund on-farm demonstration projects that showcase farmers and ranchers conservation management practices that mitigate GHG emissions and increase soil health, and (3) to create a platform promoting widespread adoption of conservation management practices throughout the state. Since

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May 2016, CDFA, in coordination with California Air Resources Board (CARB), has been developing the program and required quantification methodologies. Public comment and stakeholder participation on the program has been implemented through the CDFA Environmental Farming Act-Science Advisory Panel.

CDFA recognizes the importance of demonstration projects to educate and inform the larger agricultural community on the multiple benefits of the practices incentivized. A public comment process on the Request for Applications (RFA) will be initiated in July 2017 by CDFA. The RFA will highlight important components and requirements of the program. For incentive projects, the maximum grant award will be $50,000 per project. CDFA expects to provide a standard payment rate for different practices through a user-friendly budget worksheet and reference table. To apply for funding, growers and ranchers will be required to provide baseline data (cropping and management histories, soil texture and latest data of soil organic carbon content) for fields on

which the conservation management practice(s) will be implemented. Based on type of practice(s) and acreage to be employed, the applicant will be required to estimate net annual GHG reductions from each practice using quantification methodology and tools developed by CARB in coordination with CDFA. Technical assistance and application workshops will be provided during the grant application period to allow CDFA to describe to potential applicants the application process and to assist growers and ranchers preparing applications for submission. A technical review committee established by CDFA will be responsible for reviewing submitted applications and assign scores based on technical content, quality of application and feasibility of what is being proposed. Awards will be selected for funding based on highest scores. CDFA recognizes the importance of demonstration projects to educate and inform the larger agricultural community on the multiple benefits of the practices incentivized. The maximum grant award per demonstration project is $250,000. Eligible applicants for the HSP Demonstration Program include growers and ranchers in partnership with Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) and/or not-for-profit entities; and, university cooperative extension services, and federal and university experiment stations. The program requires each application to include at least one working farm to fulfill on-farm demonstration goals and a

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plan for inviting a specific number of participants to field day events per year to achieve its outreach goals. The same baseline data (cropping and management histories, soil texture and organic carbon content) are required for demonstration project applications as for incentive projects. A technical advisory committee will review proposals based on scoring criteria that will be included in the HSP Demonstration RFA. Proposals with highest scores will be selected for awards. Participants will be required to submit progress reports each year during the three year project term and a final project report at the conclusion of the project term. CDFA will use existing conservation management practices established through the United State Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) since growers in California are already familiar with these management practices. Eligible conservation practices in the Incentive and Demonstration programs include soil management practices such as cover crops, no-till, reduced-till, mulching, cropland compost application, and grassland compost application; practices for converting cropland to herbaceous cover including herbaceous wind barriers, vegetative barriers, riparian herbaceous cover, contour buffer strips, field border, and filter strip; and practices for converting crop/

grassland to woody cover including windbreak/shelter belt establishment, riparian forest buffer, hedgerow planting, and silvopasture (for more information on management practices, please visit National Conservation Practice Standards at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/main/national/technical/cp/ncps/). CDFA developed California specific guidelines on compost application in the program, including types of compost and application rates eligible for financial support. CDFA recognizes the importance of adding compost to build soil carbon and reduce food waste. CDFA will establish a process to review additional conservation practices which can be added to the program pending additional funding in future years. The Healthy Soils Program is one of the goals identified under the California Healthy Soils Initiative, established to sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) in soils and create long term efforts for soil health improvement and agricultural sustainability across the state. CDFA, in coordination with other state agencies and departments leads a cross-agency effort on this initiative and have identified a series of actions that will support healthy soils. The program RFAs will be available on the CDFA Healthy Soils webpage along with due dates and technical support opportunities including opportunities for public

comment. Award announcements for both Incentives and Demonstration projects are expected to be released after public comments in October 2017. Awarded projects are anticipated to begin in November 2017 with the goal of reducing GHG emissions through carbon sequestration as well as providing multiple benefits to agricultural food production and environment and ecosystem services. Interested individuals may sign up to receive updates on the HSP on the CDFA email subscriptions webpage. As a new program designed to address climate change through carbon sequestration, CDFA believes such programs will enhance the overall environmental quality in the state while at the same time providing mitigation and adaptation strategies for agricultural operations in California. California leads the nation in specialty crops and agricultural food production. CDFA recognizes the importance of partnerships for such programs to be successful including those in agricultural support systems such as Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) and Pest Control Advisers (PCAs). For additional information, see https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/ healthysoils/ T

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Pest Control Through Plant Nutrition IV By: JW Lemons, CCA, CPAg - Field Agronomy Manager, AgroLiquid and Chris Underwood, Ph.D. - Chemist/Product Development, AgroLiquid

s we continue to explore the opportunities of using plant nutrition as a tool in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) planning, let’s address sulfur as one of the many nutrients that can have an effect on pest management and control. Listed in Table 1 below are some of the host crops, the diseases and the effect that sulfur can have on those diseases.

The Indirect Effects of Sulfur on Pests:

Indirect effects are mediated through changes in the abiotic or biotic environments. Usually this is by means of adding sulfur as a nutrient and/or by using sulfur as a soil amendment. It can also be a result of the sulfur uptake and content within the plant tissue. Sulfur can inhibit virulence mechanisms, stimulate biological control, and enhance microbial competition. As a nutrient element, sulfur functions as part TABLE 1 of a delicately balanced interdependent system with Host Plant Disease Effect of S the plant’s genetics and the environment. Sulfur plays Cotton, tomato Fusarium wilt,Verticillium wilt Decrease a key role in balancing nutrition in the soil and the plant. It affects growth, vigor, and disease resistance. Crucifers Club root Decrease Sulfur is a constituent of plants and metabolites such Grape Downy mildew, powdery mildew Decrease as amino acids/proteins, coenzymes, sulfolipids, Maize Leaf blight, Stewarts wilt Decrease and polysaccharides. It has a direct interaction with Nicotiana glutinosa Tabaco Mosaic Virus Decrease other nutrients and their efficiency, such as being Peach Armillaria root rot Decrease synergistic with the uptake of N, and secondary nutrient Peanut Cercospora leaf spot Decrease metabolism. It also affects the solubility of sulfate salts and micronutrients. It can off-set reduced nutrient Pine Needle blight Decrease efficiency from disease and boost tolerance. Potato Common scab, late blight, stem canker Decrease Some of the resistance mechanisms noted in Black spot, black leg, late leaf spot, Decrease Rape research are compounds affecting physiological Sclerotinia stem rot,Verticilium wilt resistance, such as: Rhododendron Bud Death Decrease • Glutathione is a sulfur based compound directly Soybeans Rhizoctonia root rot Decrease involved in pest pressures in most plants. Sugarbeets Ramularia leaf spot Decrease • Glycosinolates in cruciferous plants can act as repellants, insecticides, fungicides, and antimicrobials. Turfgrass Fusarium patch Decrease • Cysteine and methionine are two sulfur-containing Wheat Powdery mildew, sharp eye-spot Decrease amino acids found in high concentrations of the plant Sulfur in some forms is considered a pesticide. There proteins involved in immunoresponse. are direct and indirect effects of this element.

The Direct Effect of Sulfur on Pests: This is never to be confused with applying sulfur as a nutrient.

Sulfur-containing compounds are common active ingredients in most pest management products. The multitude of products give Pest Control Advisers application flexibility based on their mode of action. There are products that can be used: • In pre-plant as a seed or soil treatments. • During plant growth on foliage and in fruit sprays. • In post-harvest in dips, sprays, and fumigants. Inorganic sulfur compounds such as sulfur, sulfur oxides, Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate, sulfides (i.e. NH4Sx, CS2, K2S, H2S, P2S5), and thiosulfates (such as NH4S2O3) might be used. There are also organic sulfur compounds like dithiocarbamates.

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The Effect of Sulfur on the Abiotic Environment:

pH is part of the abiotic environment, and sulfur has a direct effect on high pH diseases. Some of those diseases that can be affected by sulfur are take-all of cereals, root knot nematode, Sclerotium root rot, Verticillium wilt, potato scab, onion white rot, Anthracnose, potato virus X, and maize stalk rot. The addition of sulfur lowers the soil pH, which makes instance of these diseases decline. Many nutrients become more available in a lower pH soil. Ammoniacal nitrogen (NH4+), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), and zinc (Zn) can be accessed more freely by the plant when the soil pH is balanced, and each plays a role in plant health and pest resistance so making them more available assists an IPM program.

The Effect of Sulfur on the Biotic Environment:

Sulfur suppresses specific microbial activity. It can inhibit Fe, Mn, and N oxidation and urease like in sulfur coated urea. It can stimulate specific microbial activity such as Mn reducing organisms. There is increased uptake of Mn by adding P2S5 with soil applied MnSO4. It is a well-known fact insects and disease attack a weak plant. Leaf color is one example that plays a role in pest susceptibility. Research has shown that insects are attracted to yellowing leaf color. Many nutrient deficiency symptoms, including Fe and S deficiencies, cause yellowing in the leaf tissue, resulting in increased insect pressure. Plants deficient in sulfur exhibit signs of effects on other biological control mechanisms, such as the release of sulfur decomposition metabolites into seed oils (i.e. rapeseed oil) that can result in a bitter acidic taste. Like potassium, calcium, and silicon, sulfur plays an important role in pest management. There is much more to cover on the effects of sulfur on pest control. This series of articles has now reviewed just four of the 15 essential or beneficial nutrients needed for crop production, and the other 11 nutrients can be discussed in details on their role in IPM systems. The implications of crop nutrients’ role in Integrated Pest Management should warrant further investigation by Pest Control Advisers as well as Certified Crop Advisers.

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Reference: Don M. Huber, Professor – Botany & Plant Pathology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

Right: Soybean: The young leaves on this soybean plant have begun to turn yellow and cup upward due to a manganese deficiency. Potato: A sulfur deficiency has this potato plant’s young leaves becoming pale green and yellow, making the plant more susceptible to pests. Plum: Iron deficiency on a plum tree is evidenced by a general paling of the leaves with young leaves showing interveinal chlorosis.

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Spread to Peach Growing Areas in the Northern San Joaquin Valley Jhalendra Rijal1,2 and Roger Duncan1 UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County, 2Area IPM Advisor, UC Statewide IPM Program

Background Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (StĂĽl), (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is an invasive insect which became the most important pest in tree fruit production in the Mid-Atlantic states beginning in 2010. Since its accidental introduction in the late 1990s in Pensylvania, BMSB has spread to 43 U.S. states and has become a serious pest in much of the country. BMSB has a wide host range (greater than 170 plant species) that includes agricultural, ornamental and landscape plants. Major reported host crops include apples, peaches, nectarines, pears, cherries, grapes, peppers, tomatoes, corn, beans, and soybean (www.stopbmsb.org).

MSB adults overwinter predominately inside structures such as houses and barns and in dead old trees. In spring, adults disperse from the overwintering shelters to find early-season hosts. BMSB prefers to feed on reproductive structures that include fruits and seeds. BMSB females deposit light-green eggs on the underside of leaves (Fig. 1). BMSB has five nymphal stages. All life stages, except the first instar, actively feed on host plants by inserting their needle-like mouthparts directly into the fruit. They inject an enzyme that damages plant tissues in the local feeding area, and then suck the juice from the fruits. Direct damage on fruits is characterized by the presence of a depressed area, discolored surface and necrotic spots typically beneath the fruit surface. Unlike other stink bugs, BMSB is active in orchards throughout the growing season (Leskey et al.

Figure 1. All three life stages (egg, nymph, adult) of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) found in tree of heaven during mid-July, 2015, as the first report of BMSB detection in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. Photos by J. Rijal/R. Duncan

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2012). BMSB has one or two generations per year in cooler climates and up to five generations in warmer climates (Nielsen and Hamilton 2009). Although detections had been reported earlier in California, a large and natural population of BMSB was discovered in the Midtown area of Sacramento in September 2013. Subsequently, established BMSB populations have been reported in several urban locations in the city of Sacramento and other nearby areas (Ingels 2014). To date, BMSB has been detected in at least 30 California counties, including reproductive populations in Butte, Sutter, Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, Siskiyou and recently in Stanislaus. In Stanislaus County, a reproducing population of BMSB (Fig. 1) was detected in July 2015 in tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) in Modesto near the major north-south highway (Highway 99). Since the first discovery, we have received several reports of BMSB findings from residents living in Modesto and nearby towns. Given the indication of spreading BMSB in Modesto and nearby areas, and having commercial peach orchards as close as a few miles from the infested residential area, there is concern among peach and other fruit and nut

Since its accidental introduction in the late 1990s in Pensylvania, BMSB has spread to 43 U.S. states and has become a serious pest in much of the country.

tree growers about the threat of BMSB to commercial agriculture. In peaches, feeding causes significant damage on both young and mature fruit. Feeding damage develops into discolored necrotic areas inside the fruit, which results in unmarketable fruit. Given that peach is one of the favorite hosts, a detection monitoring was conducted in several peach orchards in Stanislaus County in 2014 and 2015, but no BMSB was detected. In 2016, we conducted a detection monitoring in nine peach orchards in Stanislaus and Merced counties using standard black pyramid traps with funding support from the California Cling Peach Board.

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Figure 2. Black pyramid traps used in brown marmorated stink bug monitoring. Photos by J. Rijal

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Monitoring in an urban site Two pyramid traps baited with BMSB lures from company 1 were deployed at the first BMSB detection site (i.e., urban area dominated by tree of heaven) in Modesto in September. At that site, the highest number of adult BMSBs (21.3 adults/trap/night) were

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Detection monitoring in peach orchards Black pyramid traps (4 ft tall, Fig. 2) baited with a lure consisting of H. halys aggregation pheromone combined with the synergist, methyl decatrionate (MDT) were used for BMSB monitoring. Initially, one trap was deployed in each of nine orchards in Stanislaus and Merced counties. Weekly trap monitoring, beat tray sampling, and visual inspection of trees were conducted beginning from the fourth week of April. After catching one adult in July in one of the nine peach orchards, trap numbers at that site were increased to a total of eight (i.e., four traps baited with the BMSB lure from company 1 and four traps baited with the BMSB lure from company 2). Traps were placed along the edges of the peach orchard minimum of 50 ft apart. No BMSB were captured in eight of the nine peach orchards surveyed. One female BMSB adult was captured in a trap on July 5, located about 8 miles east of the Highway 99. Beginning midSeptember, we started catching BMSB adults again in those BMSB pyramid traps. The highest mean capture was on October 17. On this date 2.5 adults per trap per week were captured in traps baited with the BMSB lure from company 1, while 0.75 adults/trap/ week were captured using the BMSB lure from company 2. The total number of adults captured in traps using four BMSB lures from company 1 and four BMSB lures from company 2 were 23 and 7, respectively (Fig. 3). This is the first evidence of a consistent BMSB capture from any agricultural crop in California. No BMSB was recorded from any sites based on visual and beat tray samplings.

Figure 4. Average number of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) adults and nymphs captured per trap per day in an urban site dominated by tree of heaven, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, 2016.

It is critical that growers and pest control advisers (PCAs) pay close attention when monitoring tree fruit and nut orchards.

For more information about brown marmorated stink bug see www.stopbmsb.org

captured in the third week of September while numbers of immatures (nymphs) peaked (14.6 nymphs/trap/night) around first week of September (Fig. 4). This high number of counts supports our previous observation of established BMSB population in the Modesto area. Conclusion Our study is the first report showing established BMSB activity in any agricultural area in California. Most peach orchards in the Northern San Joaquin Valley are either adjacent to or within close proximity to cherries and other high-value nut crops, including almonds and walnuts. The risk of economic loss to nut crops due to the potential infestation by BMSB is unknown. It is critical that growers and pest control advisers (PCAs) pay close attention when monitoring tree fruit and nut orchards. Early monitoring is very important, especially if the orchard is near urban areas with known infestations and/or areas with known tree hosts such as tree of heaven. Visual observations of insects (egg masses, nymphs, adults) and damaged fruit (deformed fruits, fruits exuding gum) and beat tray sampling (shaking branches/twigs to dislodge insects) are early BMSB detection methods. In addition, placement of a few BMSB pheromone traps in the border rows of the orchard is recommended to detect BMSB activity and infestation. More research regarding the control options for BMSB in California is needed in the future. T References Ingels C. 2014. Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update. CAPCA Adviser 17(2):42–44. Lara J, Pickett C, Ingels C, Haviland DR, Grafton-Cardwell E, Doll D, Bethke J, Faber B, Dara SK, Hoddle M. 2016. Biological control program is being developed for brown marmorated stink bug. Calif. Agric. 70(1):15–23. Leskey TC, Hamilton, Nielsen AL, Polk DF, RodriquezSaona C, Bergh JC, Hooks CR. 2012. Pest status of the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys in the USA. Outlooks on Pest Management 23:218–226. Nielsen AL, Hamilton GC. 2009. Life history of the invasive species Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in northeastern United States. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 102:608–616.

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Areawide Monitoring of Armyworms in Rice Luis Espino, Rice Farming Systems Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension

rmyworms are a common occurrence in rice fields. Most of the time, infestations are small and injury does not cause yield losses. However, in 2015, the story was different. Around late June, several growers and PCAs started reporting very high infestations and defoliation. In many cases, field areas damaged were larger than usual and in some cases whole basins were defoliated. Applications of lambda cyhalothrin were not effective in reducing worm numbers. The rice industry reacted quickly and was able to obtain a Section 18 Emergency Registration for methoxyfenozide. By the time the product was available, the worst of the infestation had passed. Later in the season, armyworm injury to panicles was observed in several areas. The 2015 armyworm outbreak was more severe in Butte, Glenn and Colusa counties. A survey I conducted during the winter of 2016 revealed that in Butte County, 74% of respondents had more than 20 acres affected by armyworms. Remarkably, one respondent reported 300 acres affected. When asked about insecticides, roughly half of respondents felt the applications that went out for control of armyworm during June and July were ineffective. The survey revealed that in many cases yield losses were large. Most yield losses were less than 10 cwt/a; however, several respondents reported losses higher than 10 cwt/a (fig. 1). The 2015 armyworm outbreak brought two issues to the forefront. The first is that more tools are needed to control armyworms. Experienced entomologists noted that lambda cyhalothrin and other pyrethroids are not very good products for control of armyworms. In the past, it

Figure 1. Percentage of respondents by yield loss due to armyworm infestation during the 2015 rice season (total respondents=240) 36

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Figure 2. Armyworm defoliating rice had done the trick for rice growers because the armyworm populations were moderate or low. We all know insecticide registration can be a lengthy process, but the rice industry is working to have more tools available in the future. The second issue is that monitoring needs to be improved to allow timely detection of infestations, while worms are small and more susceptible to insecticides, and injury is limited. To understand how to improve monitoring, it is necessary to understand the biology and ecology of armyworms in rice. Two species of armyworms occur in rice, the true armyworm and western yellowstriped armyworm. Larvae of both species show up in rice during two periods. First, in late June or early July during vegetative growth, and then in August during panicle emergence and grain filling. In general, true armyworm seems to be the more prevalent species, but the species composition varies with location. In early summer armyworms defoliate rice (fig 2). Later in the summer, worms feed on panicle branches, causing very characteristic blank branches in panicles (fig 3). Research conducted during the 1980s showed that rice can withstand up to 25% defoliation or 10% panicle injury before yield losses occur. Armyworm moths most likely lay their eggs in weeds and rice seedlings growing in the border of fields and levees. I say most likely because the eggs are difficult to find. I have never been able to find them. Early instar larvae hatch and move to rice seedlings, feeding very little. It is only after the larvae reaches the 5th instar that the feeding injury becomes really noticeable in rice. It is at this point that growers and PCAs notice the presence of armyworms, and if populations are high, it could be too late to avoid yield losses, which is what happened in 2015. Armyworms

pupate in the soil; when they are ready, they drop to the ground. In a rice field, I suspect most armyworms trying to pupate drown; however, I have seen pupae survive lodged between tillers. Later, before heading, a second wave of moths start flying, again laying eggs in rice plants and weeds. After hatching, worms are found down in the canopy during the day. Injury to foliage is not problematic at this point, but injury to the panicles is. During heading, armyworms come out at night to feed on panicles, and therefore are difficult to notice while scouting during the day. Once panicle injury is detected, the worms may have already cycled out of the field. Several UCCE advisors and specialists working on rice started a moth trapping program last year to try to improve monitoring of armyworms in rice. In 2016, traps were set up in several rice fields across the Sacramento Valley and the Delta starting in early July and were monitored on a weekly basis until fields were drained. The number of moths trapped showed a very distinctive peak around mid August (fig 4). I spent time in the fields being monitored looking for worms, especially at the Yolo location, given that the number of moths caught there was very high. Worms showed up about 10 days after the peak was detected, but how large the peak was did not relate to the intensity of the worm infestation. I observed the most injury at the Yuba location, which was not the location with the most moths caught. What the moth trapping did show, is that the number of trapped moths peaked at about the same time at all locations, and that worms showed up in the field about 10 days after the peak. Last year, I was not able to detect a peak that would correspond to the infestation during the vegetative stage because the traps were set up too late in the season. We are trapping again this year, but this time the traps were set up right after fields were planted. To my surprise, I was catching moths very early after planting in one location. Up to the writing of this article, the number of moths trapped is peaking, and I have started to find first and second instar larvae in some fields. The plan is to use moth catches and a degree day model to notify growers and PCAs when worms are predicted to show up in the field so that monitoring can be intensified and infestations caught early, before significant damage to the crop occurs. The results of trapping is being shared on our website, UC Rice On-line, through the UC Rice Blog, and our social media accounts, so make sure to follow us. T UC Rice On-line

Figure 3. Armyworm panicle injury in rice

Figure 4. Armyworm moth catches during the 2016 rice season

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Dealing with the Light Brown Apple Moth in Central Coast Strawberries and Caneberries in 2017 Mark Bolda, Farm Advisor, Monterey County

n early May of this year, there was a good deal of commotion concerning an apparently larger than normal infestation of the light brown apple moth in organic strawberries and caneberries. Regulatory activity ramped up, and an eyebrow raising number of berry fields were shut down because of detection of this pest in fruit intended for shipment out of the quarantine, resulting in not insignificant financial loss to many people. In the way of review, light brown apple moth Epiphyas postvittana, better known by its acronym LBAM, is an invasive pest to this country and as such areas infested with this pest, such as the Bay Area, Central Coast and many points south including San Diego are under quarantine for the product of LBAM host crops, which do include strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. This quarantine has been enforced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA). It is important that strawberry and caneberry growers in these areas of LBAM quarantine know how to manage this pest so as to avoid the field closures that are a part of the regulatory path following detection in harvested produce. The following article will concentrate on what growers should be doing as far as scouting and management so as to most effectively avoid costly intervention on the part of the USDA and CDFA LBAM quarantine program. Scouting What to look for: Egg masses of LBAM are nearly impossible to find, and so it is not recommended to spend the time searching for them. Grower field inspections should concentrate on finding the larvae, since these are the stage which most often infest harvestable fruit and subsequently cause trouble. LBAM larvae are green and are between a ½ to ¾ inch long (see picture accompanying this article), sequester themselves in leafrolls with copious webbing and frass. LBAM larvae are indistinguishable from those of other leafroller species found in berries (in fact the USDA CDFA regulatory program must submit suspect larvae to a laboratory for analysis of its DNA to make a positive determination), and subsequently it is a really bad bet to think that a found leafroller larva is anything but LBAM. Growers and PCA’s should respond to any leafroller larva detection as a signal to treat for control. The adult moths have the distinctive bell shape of leafroller adults, are light brown in color and ¼ to ½ long and have a variety of patterns on the backs of the wings that could be described as patchy. Times of LBAM activity: It is generally understood that on the Central Coast LBAM has three main peak times

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Light brown apple moth larva. Note the copious webbing in association with this larva. Photo courtesy Jack Kelly Clark, UC ANR.

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of activity during the course of the year, also known as flights, which usually have been in March, another in June and then another in September. Concurrent with these flights of elevated LBAM activity, one should expect egg laying and subsequent larval appearance in the weeks thereafter. While it is great to understand that there are three main flights per year of LBAM, it is important to recognize that LBAM adults are always around, albeit in lower numbers, between the three main flights and egg laying and larval appearance continuous at a low level throughout the year. Scouting for LBAM in the field: The USDA and CDFA inspectors are very good at what they do and it is recommended to follow their lead when it comes to scouting for LBAM. In short, if you want to be a good angler, you need to fish where the fish are, and that’s what the inspectors are doing when they open a hunt for LBAM larvae in a field. Inspectors check the edges of the field very closely, especially when next to wooded areas, and when they find one larva, they slow down and look around there very carefully because there are sure to be others. Make sure the people you send out to look for larvae know WHAT they are looking for and HOW to look for them to best utilize their time. Management There are three legs to managing LBAM in berry fields on the Central Coast, and to achieve the best control, it is recommended to deploy all three, especially in organic fields where the effectiveness of insecticide sprays is less sure. Deployment of pheromone based mating disruption: Pheromone based twist ties are the first leg of a sound LBAM control strategy, and are very much recommended for use in organically farmed situations. We all need to understand however that these take time to work, since they are disrupting mating and therefore reducing total volume of eggs laid sometime in the future. No moths, eggs, larvae or pupae are being killed by the use of pheromones, and it’s just that the numbers of those future generations will be reduced. So those people who did not put twist ties out in March let LBAM adults mate freely and are seeing the consequences currently. It’s not too late though, since putting out the twist ties now will serve to disrupt the upcoming moth flight in June and then again in September since they last for about six months. Raise them up a bit on pin flags, lines or sticks over the canopy, and make sure to spread them out EVENLY over the field – no “barriers,” big bunches of twist ties in the middle of the field etc. Configurations like every 10-15 feet every third bed should get one to the requisite 300 ties per acre. Management of LBAM through insecticide sprays, including in organic fields: There are a number of good conventional materials for managing LBAM, including rynaxypyr, methoxyfenozide and spinetoram. Conversely, managing LBAM is a lot more difficult in

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organic than conventional to be sure. Any formulation of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) while effective to a degree will generally not give total control in one application, and the material that works well, organically formulated spinosyn, is limited to three applications maximum in strawberries and six in caneberries. In turn one must be a bit more judicious with the applications of this material early in the game because one may need more in a pinch later on, so a strategy of regular Bt sprays to keep down populations is not a bad one. It’s understood that Bt, while able to kill smaller larvae outright, tends to just make the bigger larvae sick, they stop feeding for a while, and when they start feeding again the Bt is worn out. Therefore on occasion it might be a good idea to closely space the applications, to have fresh material on the plant for our survivors to feed on. It’s worth noting too, that spraying in the evenings is better than in the morning, since UV radiation can break down Bt. Don’t forget about the use surfactants either, they are pretty important when it comes to enhancing the physical and in some cases chemical efficacy of a pesticide. Always bear in mind to read the label of the pesticide one is using and hew closely to the instructions therein. Physical Removal of the Leafrolls in the Field: Since detection of a single leafroll in a berry field will lead to closure of that block, if not the whole field it, is imperative that ALL rolls remaining after the above activities be removed. Growers have deployed special crews whose sole objective is finding and destroying and/or removing rolls and they do get good at it and no rolls or larvae remain. Some growers may grumble a bit at the expense of such an activity, but compared to the tremendous loss of money a multiple week regulatory LBAM closure brings about, this expense is perhaps actually not that large as one first may think. The above has been a review of the management of light brown apple moth (LBAM) in strawberries and caneberries on the Central Coast of California in 2017. For questions on the management of this pest and others, please contact Mark Bolda, UCCE Farm Advisor, mpbolda@ucanr.edu T SEE ALSO: UC IPM’s LBAM Web Page: Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine, Management, and Potential Impacts

CDFA’s LBAM Web Page: Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) Information

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Resistance Management: A Critical Role for Biopesticides By Mike Dimock, Ph.D., Certis USA Vice President of Field Development & Technical Support and Scott Ockey, Certis USA Field Development Manager-Western USA BIOPESTICIDES are becoming critical components of resistance management programs. Most biopesticides, particularly microbial products, have multiple modes of action—they don’t target a single site or gene. Even if a pest is resistant to a single mode of action, it is highly unlikely it will have cross resistance to a biopesticide that has multiple modes of action or target sites. For this reason, biopesticides are valuable for helping us reduce or eliminate the development of resistance to pesticides.

Resistance Development: A Brief Review

Weeds, insect pests and disease-causing fungi and bacteria are living organisms capable of evolving in response to selection. And one source of selection can be the pesticides used to control them. Most pest populations include a few individuals with heritable traits that make them more able to survive exposure to certain types of pesticide active ingredients. For example, a genetic mutation resulting in a slight change to an enzyme that is the target of a particular active ingredient (AI) might make individuals expressing the altered enzyme no longer susceptible to that AI. Application of pesticides containing that AI acts as a selective agent favoring those individuals (and their offspring) over individuals lacking the mutant genes for resistance to that mode of action. A resistance trait that was initially very rare in the pest population can become much more prevalent after repeated exposure of the pest population to the same mode of action over multiple generations, leading to control failures in the field. Seemingly different active ingredients may share similar target sites or be sufficiently similar in chemical structure that pests resistant to one AI are already preconditioned for resistance to the other, even if they have not yet been exposed to it--a condition known as cross resistance.

Managing Pesticide Resistance

Managing pesticide resistance starts with prevention through adoption of basic IPM tactics. These include field monitoring and use of economic injury levels to guide deployment of multiple control measures, such as chemical and biological pesticides, beneficial insects, cultural practices, host plant resistance and crop rotation.

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BENEFITS OF BIOPESTICIDES Mike Dimock, Ph.D., points out the following benefits to using biopesticides for resistance management: • Most are exempt from residue tolerance so don’t pose an issue with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in export crops. • Specificity – most biopesticides present lower risks from worker exposure and environmental issues. • Most have multiple modes of action, rather than attacking a single target site as is more typical of conventional chemical pesticides. This puts them at lower risk of resistance development. • Many newer conventional pesticides come with use restrictions – for resistance management purposes. Biopesticides have fewer restrictions and different modes of action, so they can fill gaps between chemical pesticide applications. • There is no known cross resistance between chemical and biological pesticides. In fact, biopesticides can enhance the performance and efficiency of conventional crop protection inputs through complementary, and in some cases, even synergistic modes of action.

But another important component of resistance management is the use of alternatives, rotations or sequences of different modes of action (MoA) to avoid selecting for resistance or cross-resistance by repeated use within the crop cycle—or year after year—of products in the same MoA class. The Resistance Action Committees (RAC) of CropLife International classify pesticide active ingredients based on MoA as a tool for developing resistance management programs. Many pesticide labels indicate the FRAC (for fungicides) or IRAC (for insecticides) MoA group of the active ingredient. By following RAC guidelines, PCAs can avoid consecutive applications of the products in the same MoA group and rotate between these groups reducing the risk of product failure due to resistance or cross-resistance. Constant reliance on pesticides having the same modes of action creates more risk of resistance. Using different modes of action means you don’t expose the target population to the same “bullet” again and again.

Putting Biopesticides to Use

PCAs have access to multiple biopesticides, including microbial pesticides, botanical extracts, and biochemicals. In a typical California resistance management program, all types might be used. In grapes, for example, PCAs might recommend the use of a copper product to control powdery mildew, a microbial fungicide for control of foliar and soilborne diseases, a microbial nematicide for plant parasitic nematodes, and a Bt bioinsecticide to control worm pests – in conjunction with conventional chemical applications. Because they are farmed intensively, grapes and strawberries receive multiple sprays throughout the season for powdery mildew, Botrytis and other diseases. Traditionally growers have had just a few conventional chemistries to control fungal diseases—including DMIs (demethylation inhibitors) and strobilurins. It is not too late to lengthen the lifespan of these products. A good way to preserve the useful life of conventional pesticides is through tank-mixing or alternating the DMI or strobilurin with biopesticides. Because of their multiple target sites and unique modes of action, biopesticides remain effective against individuals that might otherwise pass resistance to single-site MoA pesticides to their offspring, thereby helping maintain the longevity of these products. Induced resistance products, a newer category of biopesticides, have an entirely different mode of action. They trigger the plant’s own immune system. Plants are capable of fighting disease and infection by producing defensive molecules and metabolites within their cells. Induced resistance (IR) products trick the plant into thinking it is under attack, putting it on alert. When pathogenic fungi or bacteria make an appearance, the plant already has its defenses primed to resist the pathogens’ attack.

Spinach Rotation Program

pressure is low to allow priming of the plant’s defenses for fighting the disease. Then rotate with a standard conventional or biological product. Follow with another IR product application and another conventional treatment, if needed. This program will control downy mildew, as well as manage resistance to conventional chemistry.

Alternaria Leaf Spot in Almonds

Relying on single-site chemistry is particularly troublesome for the almond industry. A common fungal disease, Alternaria leaf spot, requires multiple fungicide applications early in the growing season. Left uncontrolled, Alternaria can defoliate a tree, and a defoliated tree doesn’t produce the high quality almonds California is known for. If growers continually apply single-target site chemistries without rotating, resistance will develop and endanger the entire industry. As with spinach, grapes and strawberries, early applications of biopesticide products in almonds work best followed by rotation with conventional fungicides in different FRAC mode of action classes. In the long run, it behooves all PCAs to approach a resistance program with the goal of keeping those resistant mutants rare in pest populations. Continually switching between chemical and biological pesticides with different modes of action can prevent or at least delay the spread of those resistance genes into the wider population. With the availability of effective biopesticides being more widely available, they are becoming an integral part of resistance management programs and will continue to be an essential component of the future of farming.

BIOPESTICIDE USAGE ADVICE Scott Ockey suggests the following guidelines for using biopesticides for resistance management: • Follow the label – make sure you are using effective label rates. • Talk to the manufacturer’s reps – they know their products inside-out. They can tell you how they performed in research trials and how they work best in certain scenarios. • Talk to your extension agents – they know your area, your crops and your pest issues. • PCAs – make sure you are as well-trained and expert about biopesticides as you are with the other materials you use.

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Dates for Renewal DPR encourages submitting completed renewal applications to DPR by November 1, 2017, to receive your license/certificate by December 31, 2017. If submitted after November 1, you may not receive your license/certificate by January 1. Processing time is 60 days. Note that submitting your renewal before October, will ensure you have your license by early December and allow you to renew with the County by the New Year. To check if you’re renewed, go to DPR’s website: <www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/license/currlic.htm> Address Changes Notify DPR immediately of any address or name changes. Mailing of Renewal Packets DPR is mailing renewal packets in August to provide sufficient time for license and certificate holders to submit their applications by November 1. Renewal applications must be postmarked on or before December 31, or a late fee applies. If you did not receive your renewal application or lost it, download a renewal packet from DPR’s website: <www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/license/liccert.htm> or email us and request a copy. Business License Renewal Application The following forms will be included in the renewal packet: • Business Renewal Application PR-PML-192 • Renewal Information Requirements PR-PML-140 • Visa/MasterCard Transaction DPR-105 Renewal applications must be filled out completely, signed, and submitted with the correct fee. Note: Your qualified applicator must be renewed before your business license can be renewed. Individual License and Certificate Renewal The following forms will be included in the renewal packet: • Renewal Application PR-PML-141 • License/Certificate Renewal Information Request • CE Records Renewal Summary PR-PML-123 • Visa/MasterCard Transaction DPR-105 Renewal applications need to be signed and must include the required CE records summary and correct fee. Continuing Education License and certificate holders must keep copies of their CE records for three years. DPR may request copies of your CE records at any time. Submit the CE Records Renewal Summary, PR-PML-123 or a summary record of CE attendance from a third party professional association. Your CE records must include: • License/Certificate Holder’s Name • License/Certificate Number and Type • Course Location

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• Course Title • Course Date • DPR Course I.D. Number • Course hours attended for each CE category • Name of instructor or sponsoring organization • Your Signature General Information about CE Courses DPR does not track CE hours for individuals, but has the ability to audit CE records. DPR approved CE hours must be obtained during the valid period of the license or certificate. The valid period is listed on the license or certificate (from the ‘date of issue’ until the ‘valid through’ date). NO grace period is given to obtain CE hours. NO CE hours can be carried over to the next renewal period. If renewing multiple licenses or certificates, you only need sufficient CE hours to meet the license with the most CE hours required. Questions about your CE hours? For questions about your CE hours, you must contact the course sponsor or your professional association. See DPR’s website for current or previous years’ courses and sponsors’ contact info: <http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/license/cont_ed_ cfm/classes.htm> DPR List Serve Sign up for important information and updates from DPR about Licensing and CE: <www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/ listserv/sub1113.htm>

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J.G. Boswell Co. Miller Chemical

Serving Global Agriculture Through Committed People, Innovative and Quality Products

Nufarm Americas, Inc S.P. McClenahan, Inc 100 Years of Arboriculture

Stoller

Unleashing the Power of Plants

Suterra LLC

Making Your World a Better Place. Naturally

TriCal, Inc

Growing a Healthy Tomorrow TM

Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC Plant Smart. Grow Wise.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NOTE: The following job opportunities are abbreviated postings. To view the complete posting, please see the MEMBERS ONLY section of our website and click on the JOBS tile. http://capca.com/members/ Golf/Landscape Sales Representative - Ventura County/Northern LA territory Crop Production Services

Description: Candidate will be responsible to devise and implement sales plans and market development in the area. Duties/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass, Horticulture, Soil Science or related field; Ability to work independently and selfmotivate; Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; Hold a California PCA license or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Hold the ability to problem solve and respond quickly; Hold valid driver license. Responsibilities include understanding of chemical and fertilizers, and the ability to put together agronomic plans for clients; understand basic cultural practices related to golf course turf management; become active and involved with local industry associations; have the ability to make cold calls and deepen existing business relationships; work with local manager and fellow reps to develop market strategies; forecast seasonal product needs by working with purchasing and operations managers; conduct occasional product demos/trials. Apply: Interested parties please send resumes to Breanna.lee@cpsagu.com or mike.binsley@cpsagu.com

Operations Supervisor – Night (Agribusiness-Guadalupe, CA) J.R. Simplot Company

Description: Entry-level night supervisor responsible for selecting, training, and supervising crew in performance of maintenance, warehouse, and delivery functions and/or nightly operations of the Unit (10 pm to 7 am). Oversees the spray application crew. Responsibilities: Supervises and performs equipment and plant maintenance work, loading and delivery of product to customers, receiving and unloading, warehouse inventory and storage functions, and/or duties related to the appropriate application of chemical and fertilizer products such as calculating product amounts and calibrating equipment. Ensures manpower needs for functional area are provided for by selecting, coaching, training, and managing performance of crew. Monitors safety policies and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Organizes day-to-day operation and determines work practices and procedures to optimize utilization of resources. Assists management in planning equipment purchases and facility improvement. Performs recordkeeping functions related to inventory, scheduling, parts ordering, employee files, etc. Requirements: Associate’s Degree (A.A. or equivalent). Two plus years related experience and/or training. Familiarity with farming environments, knowledge of chemical and fertilizer requirements and application techniques, knowledge of geographic area including types of crops and farming requirements and cultural practices would be helpful. Apply: External Candidates visit www.simplot.com/careers (Select Job Search, select Current Opportunities, select All Open Positions, apply to Job ID #4142. Internal Simplot Candidates please apply via Employee Space to Job ID #4142

Technical Development Manager (Central Valley area of California) Verdesian

Description: This position is responsible for providing technical support, guidance, field trial demonstrations and training for Verdesian’s sales representatives and customers. The Technical Development Manager assumes responsibility and leadership for all technical elements (labels, product use direction, training materials, recommendations, field trials, and technical positioning of VLSCI products) for his/her assigned territory. The person is accountable for technical support of the Verdesian nutritional and plant health product line to the Verdesian Sales reps and customers with the objective of meeting or exceeding established sales goals while reducing liability costs and maintaining the technical integrity of product positions. The Technical Development Manager is responsible for ensuring that Marketing, Sales, and Product Development are in alignment for the area in which they support. Regular interaction with marketing, product development, sales, and regulatory is critical. Qualifications: Minimum work experience of 10 years in technical sales/agronomist role; Minimum education of MS degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, or related field (Ph.D. preferred); 50% travel requirements; PCA License required; CCA License preferred. Apply: Visit www.vlsci.com/careers to learn more about this opportunity. To apply, email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@vlsci.com.

Technical Sales Representative (Central Valley area of California) Verdesian

Description/Responsibilities: This position is responsible for developing a solid base of retail dealers and sales according to the established marketing plan of Verdesian and the service and training of potential clients in the use of VLS products within the assigned territory. Essential Responsibilities: Establish and incorporate routed sales calls within assigned territory; Develop clientele base of customers, dealers, and clients; Anticipate customer needs and contact regularly with appropriate communication; Increase sales to attain maximum market penetration for appropriate VLS products; Possess a working knowledge of EPA and state registrations; Cooperate with Field Research team in assigned territory; Facilitate business relationships contributing to public relations; Forecast and develop budget for sales Qualifications: Minimum work experience of 5 years full time exempt sales experience in Ag industry; Minimum education of BA or BS degree in Agriculture related field; 50% travel requirement; PCA License required for Technical Sales positions in California; CCA License preferred. Apply: Visit www.vlsci.com/careers to learn more about this opportunity. To apply, email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@vlsci.com

CAPCA ADVISER | AUGUST 2017

Agronomist/Production Manager- Winters, CA Martinez Orchards

Description: Seeking fulltime Agronomist/ Production Manager working with walnuts, prunes and vineyards in Yolo and Solano counties. Take the next step and put your PCA experience into farming practice in a non-corporate environment. Through the monitoring of pests, plant health, soil moisture and fertility you will plan, recommend, schedule, oversee and record pesticide, fertilizer and irrigation applications. Use your skills to maximize yields, quality and production efficiencies. Requirements: A B.S. in a related Agriculture Science field is desired with a minimum of 3 years work experience including an understanding of organic farming systems. A successful applicant will have good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work well with and manage others, computer literacy, a current CDL and clean driving record, good work ethic and be selfmotivated. Some ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable. Farming background a plus. Apply: Send resume and cover letter to dan@martinezorchards.com

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Date

Title

Location

Sponsor

Contact

Phone

Hrs

7/27/17

IPM

Santa Rosa

SoCo Winegrape Commission (SCWC)

Farrant, Emily

(707)522-5851

1.5

7/27/17

Strawberry Field Day

San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly

Holmes, Gerald

(805)756-2120

8/1/17

Pesticide Use Monthly Update

Merrill, OR

Siskiyou Ag Dept

Smith, James

(530)667-5310

8/2/17

PCA Breakfast Meeting

Santa Rosa

SCWC

Farrant, Emily

(707)522-5851

1.5

8/2/17

CAPCA ED CE Seminar

San Mateo

CAPCA ED

Tabarez, Jackie

(916)928-1625

4.5

8/2/17

CAPCA ED CE Seminar

Ontario

CAPCA ED

Zamora, Ariana

(805)704-3255

8/10/17

PAPA QAC/QAL Test Prep

San Bernardino

PAPA

Halsey, Spencer

(831)442-3536

8/13/17

2nd Ag Innovations Conference: Microbial Control

La Jolla

UCCE

Dara, Surendra

(805)720-1700

8/15/17

CAPCA ED CE Seminar

Carlsbad

CAPCA ED

Zamora, Ariana

(805)704-3255

8/22/17

Weed Science School - Day 1

Davis

UC Weed Research

Perez, Gale

(530)752-1748

3.5

8/23/17

Weed Science School - Day 2

Davis

UC Davis

Perez, Gale

(530)752-1748

6.5

8/24/17

Weed Science School - Day 3

Davis

UC Davis

Perez, Gale

(530)752-1748

5.5

9/5/17

Pesticide Use Monthly Update

Merrill, OR

Siskiyou Ag Dept

Smith, James

(530)667-5310

9/6/17

PAPA QAC/QAL Test Prep

Anaheim

PAPA

Halsey, Spencer

(831)442-3536

9/8/17

Cover Cropping Sierra Foothills

Murphys

Calaveras Ag Dept

Wright, Kevin

(209)754-6504

9/12/17

IPM Breakfast Meeting

Red Bluff

UC Statewide IPM Program

Symmes, Emily

(530)538-7201

1.5

9/12/17

PAPA QAC/QAL Test Prep

Escondido

PAPA

Halsey, Spencer

(831)442-3536

9/19/17

New School Notification Regs

Modesto

Stanislaus Ag Comm

Bates, Angela

(209)525-4730

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42nd ANNUAL

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2017 CAPCA Chapter Events Central Valley

Nov. 16 - Label Update – Stockton

Desert Valleys

Aug. 3 – CE Meeting – La Quinta Nov. 9 – CE Mtg & Member Appreciation Lunch – Imperial

Fresno-Madera

Sept. 21, 2017 – CE Meeting Nov. 16, 2017 – Label Update

San Diego

Sept. 13 - Vertebrate Pest Seminar - Escondido Dec. 7 - San Diego CAPCA Laws & Regs Seminar - Escondido

Tri-County

Aug. 15 - Monthly CE Meeting - Merrill, OR Sept. 19 - Monthly CE Meeting - Merrill, OR Oct. 17 - Monthly CE Meeting - Merrill, OR Nov. 21 - Monthly CE Meeting - Merrill, OR Dec. 19 - Monthly CE Meeting - Merrill, OR Photo: Fred Rehrman

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