Almond orchards that saw a wet spring might need to start monitoring anthracnose pressure a little more closely, especially if they see the same weather next season. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
NOW Pressure Looks Low in Almonds
The increased rain we saw this winter, compared to previous years, may help control NOW pressure in almonds this season. Advisors warn however that growers can’t get complacent. Sponsored ContentUnlock …
U.S. EPA Fines Fresno Pesticide Distributor for Failure to Properly Label High-Risk Pesticide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Snowden Enterprises, Inc., over the distribution of a misbranded restricted use pesticide. The firm, located in Fresno, Calif., has agreed to …
HLB-Identified Trees Tested, Most Negative
Huanglongbing (HLB)-detecting dogs alerted on several trees earlier this month in California. Those identified trees were tested, and only one came back HLB-positive. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s …
Removing HLB Infected Trees Only Option
It’s recommended that HLB infected trees be taken out if and when there start showing up in commercial groves in California and growers say Florida would be in a much …
Shot Hole Borer Trapping in Avocado Groves
Avocado industry monitoring the spread of shot hole borer pest U.C. Cooperative Extension, the California Avocado Commission, California Avocado Society and Cal Poly showed San Luis Obispo County growers how …
Nobody Exempt from ACP Quarantines
ACP quarantines and restrictions that come with them apply to everyone, commercial and residential. Some examples of not following the rules proves the need for more outreach. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
New Facility Proves HLB/ACP Seriousness
A joint effort is bringing an Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing specific research facility to Southern California. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Psyllid Quarantines Affecting Bottom Line
Moving citrus through the state is now more costly due to Asian citrus psyllid quarantines and the threat of huanglongbing (HLB) disease and some growers see it more than others. …
Making Growing Tamarixia a Common Practice
A project in Southern California is researching methods of growing tamarixia which is a natural defense against the Asian citrus psyllid. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune …
Regional ACP Change Unfavorable to Some
A statewide quarantine could be on the horizon and some citrus growers could be against the proposed regional ACP approach that would keep some movement restrictions in place. Sponsored ContentUnlock …
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
Some growers in Southern California may not be happy with CDFA’s proposed ACP quarantine changes to USDA’s statewide regulations. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, 2025CIR …
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
Bacterial spot could be a bigger issue this year with the spring rains and history shows it can be a significant problem for some varieties. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success …
Grower Warns CA of HLB Tough Reality
Florida grower talks about life with HLB and what California growers should be prepared to do A longtime Florida citrus grower is making the best of a bad situation and …