…– pyrethroids Professor of Entomology at UC Davis, Frank Zalom, says spraying pyrethroids at this time is not recommended. Pyrethroids are a chemical compound very similar to the organic pyrethrin,…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…organic inputs and compost application, and alleviating compaction. USDA aims to increase no-till implementation from the current 67 million acres to over 100 million acres by 2025. Nitrogen Stewardship: Focus…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…pest to citrus. Not only is it a threat to agriculture but to the individuals with citrus in their own yards. We want to emphasize citrus fruit is safe to…
False Huanglongbing Report in Central Valley
News reports out of Tulare County have erroneously speculated that a citrus tree in the area may carry the incurable plant disease huanglongbing, or citrus greening. The tree in question…
Citrus Industry This Week: Land Prices and Trends; Steam Thermotherapy
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes details on citrus land values throughout Florida and an update on steam use in the grove for treating HLB. Want to learn…
Process for New Psyllid Tools Too Long
The fight against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) has stressed the need to get new products out into groves for use and citrus leaders say that isn’t happening fast enough….
Treatments ‘Buying Time’ for Psyllid Research
…for Psyllid Research Industry leaders told growers at last month’s Citrus Mutual Showcase that they have never been able to fully control the ACP. Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
Citrus Frustrated with Bee-Friendly Restrictions
…Bee-Friendly Restrictions California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says citrus growers are finding it hard to balance bee-friendly activities and necessary crop protections in their groves. Nelson says the increase…
The Western View: The Farmer’s Daughter
…crop from planting to harvest, and the following year, followed the family’s soybeans. But through the process, she became aware of how radicals in the organic food movement were using…
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…a total of 27,814 certified organic operations around the world. According to data released by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP), the number of domestic certified organic…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Updates; Crop Forecast Today
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from the Citrus Growers’ Institute and information on how to hear the live citrus forecast today. Want to learn…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has California All Oranges at 50 Million Boxes
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington, D.C., reported the April citrus crop forecast and gives California all oranges at 50 million boxes and grapefruit at 3.8 million boxes. Citrus Crop Forecast USDA…
Petal Fall Districts for Fresno County
…District 1 and District 2.Commissioner Wright urges beekeepers in the County to move their bees which will allow the citrus growers to apply the necessary pesticides to protect their citrus…
The California Kitchen: Cream Asparagus Soup
…Garlic Clove 1 Cup Asparagus 3 Cup Organic Pastures Raw Cream 2 Cup 10 month aged parmesan cheese 1/2 Cup White wine Salt and Pepper 1t Xanthan Gum To get…