…rainbow of conventional and organic products from carrots to strawberries to grapes.” Keynote Speaker Vanessa Robledo is a fourth-generation grape farmer who is now a partner of Black Coyote Wines…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…contributed significantly to the improvement of nitrogen management in those crops. Evaluation and Demonstration of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Management in Organic Leafy Green Vegetables Production on the Central Coast This…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
…two Asian citrus psyllids on a residential property within the City of Turlock in Stanislaus County. Two Asian citrus psyllids were confirmed on Monday, October 26, 2015. To establish the…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…in California as serious pests to the almond industry. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup says the bug can overwinter in neighboring crops like citrus and pomegranates. Winter…
Citrus Industry This Week: Growing Pomegranates; Nov. Citrus Industry
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from citrus growers experimenting with pomegranates and other crops as well as a preview of the November issue of…
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…agricultural commissioners are responsible for verifying the organic certification of vendors at certified farmers markets, sampling organic produce for pesticide residue testing, and other activities that support organic growers and…
Florida Citrus and the Consumer Market
…Cathy Isom lets us know what record low numbers for Florida Citrus production could mean for consumers. Florida Citrus Check out more of Cathy Isom’s features on “This Land of…
Citrus Industry This Week: 10-Year Forecast; Micronutrient Overdoses
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes different projections for Florida citrus production a decade from now as well as details on a micro-nutrient overdose study for HLB-infected trees….
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected in Kern County
…so that we can protect our state’s vital citrus industry as well as our backyard citrus trees. We want to emphasize citrus fruit is safe to eat and the disease…
Nufarm at 2015 CAPCA Conference
…fungicides and plant growth regulators that can be used in a variety of markets nationwide. Our products are available through most agricultural retailers. Brian Rund on Citrus Pests and Diseases…
CDFA Recall on Central Valley Raw Milk
Raw milk produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County with a code date of OCT 24 is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California…
Grower Reactions to Crop Forecast; New Plantings Advice
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes grower reactions to the 2015-2016 Florida citrus crop forecast and tips from Michael Rogers of the University of Florida on…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…Benito County installed equipment to test soil moisture levels, and onsite weather and CIMIS requirements to improve irrigation efficiency of its organic walnut orchard. And Six K’s Orchards in Butte…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…of about 3,500 different samples of produce, including those labelled as “organic”, conducted by DPR scientists at grocery stores, farmers markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The…