Valent Views: Tim DeSilva on Pistachio Pest Management at Hull Split

Valent Views: Tim DeSilva on Pistachio Pest Management at Hull Split

Tim DeSilva, Sustainable Solutions Specialist with Valent U.S.A., takes us into the pistachio orchards of Fresno County during late nut-fill and early hull split. As nuts begin to open, they become highly vulnerable to navel orangeworm (NOW) and other pests. Tim explains why keeping damage under 2% is the industry standard and why timely hull-split treatments are critical.He also highlights the challenges of Gill’s mealybug, a pest that can reduce nut quality, slow harvest, and cause issues with processing equipment. With careful scouting and well-timed management, growers can protect both yield and quality through harvest.Real orchards. Real challenges. Real solutions. Watch now to see how growers are responding in the field.

Valent Views: Kevin Campos on Navel Orangeworm in Almonds

Kevin Campos, Sustainable Solutions Specialist with Valent U.S.A., is in a Northern California almond orchard scouting for one of the most damaging pests in nut production — the navel orangeworm (NOW).In this episode, Kevin explains how NOW has become more aggressive in recent years, producing up to five generations annually and causing 30–40% crop loss if unmanaged. He shares tips for identifying signs of infestation — from spotting white frass in hulls to cracking out almonds — and emphasizes the importance of timely scouting and winter sanitation to reduce overwintering sites.For organic growers, Kevin discusses strategic approaches to monitoring and minimizing pest pressure through the season.Real orchards. Real challenges. Real solutions. Watch now to see how growers are staying one step ahead of navel orangeworm.

Valent Views: Jim Wargo on Orchard Management for Harvest

Join Sustainable Solutions Specialist Jim Wargo in this episode of Valent Views as he walks the rows of a Massachusetts apple orchard and shares timely insights for growers.From pest pressures to irrigation strategies, Jim breaks down how growers are preparing for harvest. Learn about trapping systems for codling moth and oriental fruit moth, tools like tensiometers and sap meters for managing water, and disease management practices that keep orchards healthy and productive. Real orchards. Real challenges. Real solutions.

Valent Views: Luke Baldridge on Setting Up Next Year’s Corn Crop with Fall Herbicides

In East Central Nebraska, Valent Territory Manager Luke Baldridge discusses the benefits of fall herbicide applications in corn and how they help set the stage for a successful spring.As harvest wraps up, Luke highlights how fall applications can provide early-season weed control, conserve soil moisture, and offer more flexibility for planting and spring fieldwork.Real Reps. Real Fields. Real Expertise.

Valent Views: Russ Fraleigh Scouts for Disease and Pests in Florida Citrus Orchards

Out in the citrus groves of Florida, every step counts. In this episode of Valent Views, Sustainable Solutions Specialist Russ Fraleigh visits an orange grove to share on-the-ground insights. With heat, rain, and humidity creating ideal conditions for pests and disease, Russ explains what to scout for, including citrus canker bacteria, Asian citrus psyllid on new growth, and rust mites that are hard to spot. Real reps. Real groves. Real expertise.