…vine mealybug feeds predominantly on grapevines, although in other countries it can be a pest of fig, date palm, apple, avocado, citrus, and a few ornamentals. Because several different species…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Chicken Liver Pate with Orange Marmalade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing brandy garlic chicken liver pate with orange marmalade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T Citrus…
Latest Push To Combat Citrus Greening
Researchers studying ways to address citrus greening will soon have more support in their efforts through USDA funding availability. Rod Bain has the story. Latest Push To Combat Citrus Greening…
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…Horticultural Council, Yakima, WA Mr. Richard Guebert, President, Illinois Farm Bureau, Bloomington, IL Mr. Dale Murden, President, Texas Citrus Mutual, Mission, TX Mr. Jay Vroom, President, CropLife America, Washington, DC…
Tree Removal Program Aids Fight Against ACP
Bayer is teaming up again with California’s citrus industry to help the fight against the Asian citrus psyllid, creating the Abandoned Citrus Tree removal program. The Abandoned Citrus Tree removal…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…partial quarantine due to the detected presence of the Asian citrus psyllid, a vector for HLB. Those states include Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi,…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading “huanglongbing” (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees. This bacterial disease is transmitted to…
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
…facility. We’ll pick up your donation and distribute it to our member food banks throughout the state, starting with your local food bank.” Citrus, berries, stone fruit, leafy greens, squash,…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…water deliveries is complicated, said Lange, who grows citrus, olives and grapes. “It takes a small army to manage water efficiently—everything is being captured and recycled, there are continual calculations…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…pests and improve productivity in California’s $1.3 billion citrus industry. Information on last year’s funded projects can be found here. Applications are due by June 8. More information can be…
Dollar Up Means Ag Exports Down
…who are closer to the Asian markets anyhow, is relatively down,” Gallagher said. “So in a global system where people go for the lowest net cost in their currency, they’re…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar Grilled Beet Steaks with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
…Beets Cut into 4oz Steaks 4T Brown Sugar 4T Citrus Arbosana Olive Oil 4 Sprigs of Rosemary 2T Balsamic Vinegar Salt/Pepper 2oz Goat Cheese To get the cooking directions, listen…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Update; Lemons in Florida?
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an update from the latest citrus crop forecast and information on lemons potentially joining Florida’s citrus industry. Want to learn more? Click…
Frost Tool Tested for ACP Management
…TreeGlove could be a good defense against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). “Our TreeGlove is a non-woven cloth, not a mesh netting. It’s a breathable, porous material that can hold…