CONTENTS FEATURES 6 Cover Story Wild weather challenges The risk of damage from disease and pests expected, harvest impacts not yet known 14 Soil Health Worms to the rescue These silent laborers promote soil health, lessen pests and disease 18 Biocontrols Salinas Biological Summit Precision ag tools will help in the transition period as growers decrease pesticides 20 Pest Management Pest management with tech FlightSensor monitors insects through AI 14 Worms to the rescue DEPARTMENTS 4 Editor's Letter 24 Industry News 25 Ad Index 26 Events 18 Salinas Biological Summit Miss our March/April issue? It's available to view at nationalnutgrower.com In the next issue: Disease Control, Harvest/Postharvest, Wildlife & Rodent Management Labor NATIONALNUTGROWER.COM 3 20 FlightSensor monitors insects through AI On the Cover This picture, originally published in the Fall 2021 issue of National Nut Grower, highlights honeybees and their important role in pollinating almond orchards. Photo: Project Apis m. Page 6 PEST CONTROL ISSUE | MAY/JUNE 2023 6 Wild weather challengeshttp://www.nationalnutgrower.com http://www.NATIONALNUTGROWER.COM