Although the low-end wine market is in a down cycle, there are some promising trends for Central California grape prices. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR …
Tamarixia Wasp Populations Doing Well
Most citrus growers know what tamarixia wasps are and what they do, but how is the project doing since the insects’ release? Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly …
Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
The three huanglongbing (HLB) finds in California to date are in a close radius amongst a huge residential area. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says residential trees …
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
A fairly new bug to California is causing some concerns with fruit and vegetable producers as it spreads across the state. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, …
Second Wasp Released for Psyllid Control
A second parasitic wasp has been released to bolster the biological control of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Second Tree Tests Positive for HLB in San Gabriel
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed a second tree has tested positive for the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) in connection to the previous HLB detection in …
Almond Board: Plan Now to Help Honeybees
Almond growers know how important honeybees are for their crop, and executive director of Project Apis m., Christi Heintz, says right now is a perfect time for those growers to …
Low-end Wine Market in Down Cycle
Although the $10-a-bottle and below wine market is in a down cycle, it still makes up a huge portion of the overall wine market. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging …
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says almond producers in the northern part of the state are seeing early navel orangeworm activity. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly …
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
A 2-year project looking into natural defenses for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) was conducted partly overseas, and experts say that was an important part of the trial. Sponsored ContentProtecting …
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB Detection
A second case of the citrus disease called huanglongbing (HLB) was confirmed in California on July 10, and routine psyllid surveying led to the detection. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from …
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024Controlling Fire …
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. …