
Episode #483
8-14-26: Episode 276: Botanical Crop Protection and the Future of California IPM with Dr. Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui
As California agriculture continues moving toward more integrated and sustainable pest management, growers and crop consultants are looking for tools that provide flexibility without sacrificing performance. In this Crop Consultant Conference speaker preview, Kristin Platts visits with Dr. Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui, director of R&D and product innovations at AgroPlantae, to discuss where botanical crop protection fits within modern California IPM programs. They explore the challenges growers face, how botanical products can complement existing management strategies, and what attendees can expect from his upcoming conference presentation. Dr. Siddiqui will present "Botanical Crop Protection in Modern California IPM: From California's SPM Direction to Practical Program Fit" during the 2026 Crop Consultant Conference in Visalia. See the full lineup and register here: https://jcsmarketinginc.com/ccc-attendees/

