A PMSP for Table Grape Production in California

Priorities

Category Rank Pest Type Pest Crop Stage Priority
Extension/Outreach 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Establish Codex MRLs early in the product registration phase for new chemicals being registered in the U.S.
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Educate growers and packers on black widow spider control
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Bed Preparation Use public media to increase public awareness of key pests such as GWSS
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Bloom Train growers, PCAs, and applicators on optimal plant and soil conditions to maximize product performance
Extension/Outreach 1 Nematodes Educate EPA on lack of alternatives to Nemacur® and the impact this will have on the table grape industry
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Educate the public and regulators on the value of maintaining the use of SO2
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Educate users in English and Spanish on sulfur drift issues
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Bed Preparation Provide training to growers on identification of Pierce’s Disease and what they should do if they find the disease in their vineyard
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Bed Preparation Educate growers about root stocks and the nematode species they affect
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds Privide more Farm Advisors knowledgeable in weed science; they are greatly needed for local outreach and education
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds Bed Preparation Provide training on use of pre-emergence herbicides and how to avoid groundwater problems
Extension/Outreach 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Continue to educate growers, PCAs, and PCOs on safe and efficient application techniques
Extension/Outreach 2 Insects Registrants should provide timely educational seminars/technology training on how to most effectively use products (especially for upcoming and new registrations)
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Provide more detailed guidelines for powdery mildew control/drift management for table grapes
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Bed Preparation Educate regulators about the effects of root stock and variety limitations on table grape quality
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Bed Preparation Educate growers and PCAs on the important role they play in identifying and managing Pierce’s Disease
Extension/Outreach 2 Weeds Educate regulators on differences between wine grapes and table grapes in terms of weed management, economics, canopy development, profit margins, etc.
Extension/Outreach 2 Weeds Bed Preparation Increase the number of farm advisors available to growers and PCAs; maintain funding for research and extension programs
Extension/Outreach 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Continue to educate growers, PCAs, workers, and the public on sulfur drift mitigation
Extension/Outreach 3 Insects Provide education to growers and PCAs on the use of economic thresholds, where available
Extension/Outreach 3 Pathogens Encourage grower use and acceptance of disease models for improved management
Extension/Outreach 3 Weeds Bed Preparation Registrants should provide timely technology transfer meetings for new products
Extension/Outreach 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Educate the public through effective media messages that the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly table grapes, contributes to a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle
Regulatory 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Expedite registrations of products to control vine mealybugs, sharpshooters and black widow spiders
Regulatory 1 Insects Expedite Section 3 registration for Confirm®
Regulatory 1 Insects Register products for black widow spider control
Regulatory 1 Nematodes Expedite registration of new nematode controls
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Expedite registrations of Elevate® and Scholar
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Revisit issue of sulfur dust reentry intervals (REIs) from 1 to 3 days not matching calendar and temperature model
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Bed Preparation Expedite Topsin® registration for control of Eutypa and other canker diseases
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Bed Preparation Expedite the registration of new nematicides
Regulatory 1 Weeds Obtain Section 3 registration for Prowl® on bearing vines
Regulatory 1 Weeds Bed Preparation Expedite full bearing registration for Prowl
Regulatory 2 All Expedite scald registrations in California (Sodium OPhenylphenol - SOPP, ethoxyquin)
Regulatory 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Expedite registrations of pre-plant fumigants and nematicides
Regulatory 2 Insects Determine status of GWSS pheromone
Regulatory 2 Pathogens Expedite Section 3 registrations for grapes; don’t hold up new label for one crop issue
Regulatory 2 Pathogens Bed Preparation Continue discussion with registrants about propiconazole (Nectec®) for Eutypa
Regulatory 2 Weeds Expedite Section 3 labels for Valor®, Milestone®, and Visor
Regulatory 2 Weeds Bed Preparation Expedite full bearing registration for Visor
Regulatory 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Expedite registrations of pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides
Regulatory 3 Insects Expedite registrations of Clinch® and Esteem® baits for ant control
Regulatory 3 Pathogens Expedite Topsin® M registration at US EPA (Cal/EPA has approved)
Regulatory 3 Weeds Bed Preparation Expedite full bearing registration for Milestone
Regulatory 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Maintain availability and use of methyl bromide until proven alternatives (economic and technical) are in place through Critical Use Exemptions (CUEs) or quarantine pre-shipments (QPS) as neede
Regulatory 4 Insects Establish criteria for Section 18 and 24(c) registrations when alternatives are currently registered (e.g., resistance management)
Regulatory 4 Pathogens Expedite all Section 3 registrations (meet stated Agency timelines for new materials)
Regulatory 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Resolve export issues concerning quarantine and market access
Regulatory 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Establish Codex MRLs early in the product registration phase for new chemicals being registered in the U.S.
Research 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop pest control techniques which are effective, economical, and environmentally sound
Research 1 Insects Evaluate the effectiveness of granulosis viruses for GWSS
Research 1 Insects Develop management techniques for control of black widow spiders
Research 1 Insects Evaluate split applications of Admire® for insect control
Research 1 Insects Bed Preparation Evaluate new chemistries for broad spectrum insect control, especially for mealy bugs
Research 1 Nematodes Evaluate use of Oxycom®
Research 1 Nematodes Bed Preparation Evaluate new nematicides
Research 1 Pathogens Conduct research on epidemiology and control of black measles and Spanish measles
Research 1 Pathogens Conduct research to improve post-harvest quality control measures
Research 1 Pathogens Bed Preparation Evaluate replacements for Benlate® for control of Eutypa and other canker diseases
Research 1 Weeds Evaluate alternatives to Roundup® and Gramoxone
Research 1 Weeds Bed Preparation Develop new herbicides that are not dependent on rainfall
Research 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop pest control techniques which are effective, economical, and environmentally sound
Research 2 Insects Evaluate Admire® performance in furrow applications
Research 2 Insects Evaluate products and techniques to control black widow spiders
Research 2 Nematodes Evaluate use of DiTera®
Research 2 Pathogens Study ways to manage Pierce’s Disease (PD)
Research 2 Pathogens Bed Preparation Conduct research on non-host cover crops to manage Pierce’s Disease
Research 2 Pathogens Bed Preparation Conduct research on soil health and antagonistic organisms
Research 2 Weeds Bed Preparation Research mulches and their benefits to production (systems approach)
Research 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop biologically-based pest control products and techniques
Research 3 Insects Evaluate the benefits of barley/vetch cover crops
Research 3 Nematodes Evaluate effectiveness of nematode resistant rootstocks
Research 3 Pathogens Evaluate viruses and virus management in Red Globe
Research 3 Pathogens Bed Preparation Evaluate management and control options for measles
Research 3 Pathogens Bed Preparation Evaluate benefits of trap (cover) crops
Research 3 Weeds Bed Preparation Develop new herbicides
Research 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Study the biology and management of vine mealybug, Pierce’s disease, black measles, Spanish measles, and black widow spiders
Research 4 Insects Evaluate Platinum® for insect control
Research 4 Nematodes Evaluate alternatives to replace Nemacur®
Research 4 Pathogens Evaluate field levels of resistance/tolerance to Botrytis, powdery mildew, and Pierce’s Disease
Research 4 Pathogens Bed Preparation Conduct studies to determine the relationship between higher organic matter content in the soil and nematode problems
Research 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Study the biology and management of vine mealybug, Pierce’s disease, black measles, Spanish measles, and black widow spiders
Research 5 Insects Evaluate citrus peel miner biology and effects on grapes
Research 5 Nematodes Determine the relationship between soil organic matter and the effects of nematodes
Research 5 Pathogens Refine disease development models to allow more effective use by growers
Research 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Evaluate methyl bromide alternatives
Research 6 Insects Conduct additional research to refine application techniques used for soil applied insecticides
Research 7 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Expand information on the relationship between improved soil and plant health as it relates to the ability of the vines to withstand pest pressure
Research 7 Insects Encourage continued research by registrants for new chemistries for all grape pests; new chemistries are needed for resistance management