the almond pest management alliance 1998 – 2003
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The Almond Pest Management Alliance 1998 – 2003. Outline for Today’s Presentation. Why did we pursue a PMA? What were our expectations? What have been our accomplishments? What have we learned?. Why an Almond PMA?. Good fit with industry goals Supplements our research program - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ALMOND BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
1150 Ninth Street, Suite 1500Modesto, CA 95354
Tel: (209) 549-8262www.AlmondsAreIn.com
The Almond Pest Management Alliance
1998 – 2003
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Outline for Today’s Presentation
Why did we pursue a PMA?
What were our expectations?
What have been our accomplishments?
What have we learned?
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Why an Almond PMA?
Good fit with industry goals
Supplements our research program
Enhances relationship with regulators
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Industry Goals
Inform growers of reduced risk production practices that complement IPM systems
Proactively seek solutions to emerging environmental challenges
Be responsible stewards of land, water and air
Pursue partnerships to seek ways to improve the impact of agriculture production on land, water, and air resources
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More about the almond industry
• Acreage: Estimated 525,000 bearing acres
• Grower Returns: Exceed $1 billion
• Growers: 6000
• Handlers 114
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Snapshot of the Almond Industry
Worldwide significance:
• Export to approximately 80 countries
• Top agricultural export in California
• 75% of worldwide production
• California-based
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Top 5 California Exports by Value 2000
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Who are the partners in the PMA?
Almond Board
Almond Hullers and Processors
UC Statewide IPM Project
UC Extension Farm Advisors
Community Alliance of Family Farmers
Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
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What is the overall goal of the PMA?
Evaluate the possibility of managing
pests with less disruptive pesticides
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What are the specific objectives?
Promote a reduced risk system of almond production
Demonstrate alternative products and practices
Compare orchard management systems as influenced by region, growing conditions, pest and disease pressure
Provide economic comparisons of conventional vs. reduced risk methods
Open channels of communication within almond industry and with regulators
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How is the PMA designed?
3 Regional Plots
• Northern Sacramento Valley
• Central San Joaquin Valley
• Southern San Joaquin Valley
Conventional vs. Reduced Risk Treatments
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How is the PMA funded?
DPR Funding
Year 1 - $99,000
Year 2 - $98,976
Year 3 - $98,756
Year 4 - $100,000
Year 5 - $79,487
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How is the PMA funded?
Direct Costs for the Almond Board
Year 1 - 0
Year 2 - 0
Year 3 - $9,595
Year 4 - $16,000
Year 5 - $38,000
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How is the PMA funded?
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1999 $99,000
2000 $98,976
2001 $108,351
2002 $116,000
2003 $117,487
ABC = Almond Board DPR - Dept. Pesticide Regulation
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What are the target pests of the PMA?
Navel Orangeworm
Peach Twig Borer
San Jose Scale
Mites
Ants
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What were our first lessons?
Hard to find growers willing to take risk
It’s difficult to define “conventional methods” of orchard management
Need to standardize reporting in the different plots
Need a “no input” plot
We needed more pests, more disease, and more years
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What have we now learned?
Reduced risk can work for some pests in some areas
Extensive monitoring is the key
Other pests may build in population
Reduced risk may not mean reduced input
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Outreach and Education - Lessons Learned
Coincide meetings with spray decisions Dormant
In-season
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Outreach and Education - Lessons Learned
A successful PMA program includes: A thorough and scientific evaluation of
alternative v. conventional methods of pest control
Proper pest identification
Timing crop protection methods using carefully considered monitoring and weather data
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Why has the PMA been successful?
Regional Plots
Cooperation from growers
Commitment by UCCE
Contains an economic component
Outstanding turn-out at field days
Well-distributed publications
Visibility with State and Fed agencies
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What are other measures of success?
> $1/2 M in additional research
Use of OP’s declining
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How can you find us on the web?
1) almondboard.com
/programs/environmental/PMA
2) lookercomm.com
/Almond PMA
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Who do we thank?
DPR
UC Cooperative Extension
Project Manager: Mark Looker
CAFF
Grower Cooperators