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Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners Opens John Deere Technical School in Wentzville, Mo.

Wentzville, Mo. – Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners (Farm Equipment's 2021 Dealership of the Year) announces the opening of the SNP Career Academy focused on the technical training of service technicians for John Deere Ag & Turf equipment. This first-of-its-kind training program for a John Deere dealer will prepare students to enter the workforce after a 9-month intensive curriculum. Classes started September 1 in a recently converted 55,000-square-foot facility in Wentzville.

All 25 students in the SNP Career Academy are paid employees of the company. In addition to training, students also receive free housing, uniforms, and $10,000 worth of tools. The SNP Career Academy curriculum is focused on accelerated training in equipment mechanics, hydraulics, and electrical skills without the burden of debt to pay for education.

Industry-experienced instructions, certified by John Deere, will prepare students for a successful career working on John Deere equipment ranging from lawnmowers to combines and row crop tractors. Instructor, Kyle Lympus, is excited about this opportunity, “My role is to help create and launch this program from the ground up for SNP and their technicians. I feel that we are about to make history with the new training program and its curriculum. What a great way for Sydenstricker Nobbe to invest in their future.”

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Spider Mite Control with Predatory Mites (Neoseiulus californicus)

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The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is an effective natural enemy of various species of spider mites, including the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). As a key player in biological pest control, this predator helps growers protect their crops sustainably.

How does Neoseiulus californicus work?

•Specializes in targeting the larval and nymphal stages of spider mites.

•Also consumes spider mite eggs, ensuring population control.

•Detects prey through webbing and leaf damage rather than sight.

•Feeds by sucking out the contents of its prey.

Why use Neoseiulus californicus for spider mite control?

•Highly adaptable to different environments, including warm and dry conditions.

•Works as both a preventive and curative solution for spider mite infestations.

•Complements other predatory mites, such as Phytoseiulus persimilis, for integrated pest management (IPM).

•A natural, sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.