…have said they will work with the California Citrus Industry on the matter– however they are changing some of the pest control methods allowed. Citrus industry leaders are still working…
Fruit Growers Seeing Higher Prices
…and pears have seen the biggest increase, while prices for processing oranges are also up due to the citrus crop problems in Florida. Strawberries and seedless grape prices are also…
Secretary Ross Optimistic about CA Ag
…future of California agriculture. Other speakers included California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger, Joel Nelsen with California Citrus Mutual, Richard Matoian, Executive Director of American Pistachio Growers and several others….
United Fresh 2013 Convention And Tour
…Fresh convention, taking place May 14-16. The Fresh Impact Tour will begin in Delano with a kick-off luncheon hosted by United Fresh Chairman David Krause, President of Paramount Citrus. Other…
Year-Round Integrated Pest Management
…list of what you should be doing to protect your crops throughout the season. There are 25 year round IPM programs… from Alfalfa, Almonds, Citrus, Cotton, Lettuce, Peaches, Tomato just…
American Farm Bureau Federation on Japan Trade
…sectors.” The changes will allow exports of U.S. beef from cattle less than 30 months of age to enter that Asian market starting today. AFBF economist Veronica Nigh says The…
Weather Hurts Vegetable Crops
There’s been a lot of news coverage on the citrus freeze, but many other crops are facing significant weather damage. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Citrus Watch: Damage Reports Increase
Early damage reports are coming in for the state’s citrus industry. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Some early damage reports are showing as much as…
Citrus Watch: Fight Against Freeze Continues
Citrus farmers around California may finally get a decent night’s sleep after spending the last few nights protecting their crops from a cold wave. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open…
Citrus Research Bill Dies In Senate
…found in some California citrus, and is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. The bill was sponsored by Florida Senator Bill Nelson and supported by California senator Dianne Feinstein. It…
Better Crop Protection With Mode Changes
We’ve kept you up-to-date on the citrus restrictions to battle the Asian citrus psyllid. Now we’ve talked with a specialist at DuPont Crop Protection about how growers of all types…
Food Trends for 2012-2013
…were canning fruits and vegetables, and there was a big upswing in pickling fresh produce. For 2013, they say to expect plates filled with Asian dishes with produce like bok…
Dealing with Asian Citrus Psyllid in Imperial Co.
Citrus growers in southern California are faced with the same disease spreading pest found in parts of the Central Valley. Despite additional findings of the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Imperial…
Tulare County Citrus Restrictions Update
An update to the citrus restrictions in Tulare County. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The CDFA has announced that movement of all citrus or…