Fresno County Farm Bureau and ValleyPBS are pleased to announce the premiere of the third season of Valley’s Gold, a weekly series that presents a behind-the-scenes look at the economic…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…the quarantine map may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/offq. “Late summer and fall are ‘fruit fly season’ in California,” said California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “These pests like Southern California for…
Example of Grapevine Moth Potential Damage
The European grapevine moth could be declared eradicated after next season and that’s good news because of the damage the pest could cause. Grapevine Moth Potential Damage It isn’t clear…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo Seminar Reports
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes more reports from the recent Citrus Expo seminars. Topics include growers replanting, psyllids and nutrition, disease weapons and nursery technology….
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
…Dust (Ground or Blended almonds Not a paste) Chipotle Garlic Season 3 T Organic Pastures Raw Butter Melted 1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Honey 6 T Brown Sugar 1 T…
New Drone Hitting Market Soon
An company called Aussley Associates caused quite the buzz at the 2015 Citrus Expo in Florida last month. Business Management Developer Henry Kotula was showing attendees the company’s new drone…
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
…Affects in Crop Reports The Central Valley crop reports showed significant increases in total production value but that doesn’t tell the entire story. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs…
A Renewed Push for a New Way to Pay for Fighting Wildfires
Once again the Forest Service is having to take money from other activities to pay the skyrocketing costs of fighting this season’s wildfires. A Renewed Push for a New Way…
Avoiding Reintroduction After Eradication
…Agriculture Commissioner Greg Clark says the industry could declare eradication of the European grapevine moth by the end of next season. Clark says the concern at that point is reintroduction…
Drip Helps Dairies Decrease Contamination
…drip system would decrease those possibilities. Hannaford says they are still trying to iron out the details for winter crops, but for the summer season it should be extremely beneficial….
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
…still facing tough times when it comes to water. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says they expect somewhere around 15,000 acres of citrus to be removed…
Citrus Industry This Week: Groves Improving; Cost of Growing Oranges
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes several reports from last week’s Citrus Expo seminars and trade show in Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
Bud failure has been more of an issue for almond producers this season in northern California and management differs, depending on the age of the orchard. Depends on Orchard Age…
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…take him about five years to get back his numbers. “If we get good rains this winter and have a good season, I think you’ll see a lot more rebuilding…