…the growing season can increase that occurrence. Hot Temps Increase Bud Failure Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus Joseph Connell says the warmer temperatures could show damage on trees next season….
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…win $1000 in prizes. The top three winners were ultimately selected by teen chef, and FOX’s MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Three winner, Nathan Odom, who announced the results in a personal…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo Reports; Citrus Nutrition Day
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes several reports from Citrus Expo and details on an upcoming Citrus Nutrition Day. Want to learn more? Click here to…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…rainfall this season in eastern Corn Belt states could result in major crop losses, though Karlin noted there is still potential for record yields in almost all states west of…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…for the brunt of fire season in coming weeks. With fires threatening farms, ranches and rural communities, officials have been issuing red-flag fire danger warnings and urging people living in…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…and federal water projects and local water districts federal state and local water projects. They forecast several drought-related impacts in the state’s major agricultural regions for the current growing season,…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; GM Citrus; Fruit Drop Counter
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a new fruit drop counter developed by University of Florida, reports on genetically modified (GM) citrus and Citrus Expo updates….
Monitoring Important During Dry Weather
…Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says the almond industry seemed prepared for the high navel orangeworm pressure this season and continued monitoring throughout the season will help growers. Symmes says…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
…30 nurseries in the area carrying citrus nursery stock were impacted. CDFA staff placed 8,040 plants on hold. All except one nursery opted to voluntarily destroy the citrus plants. To…
Citrus Industry This Week: Water Farming; Online CEU; Citrus Expo
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a water farming report, a CEU article and Citrus Expo updates. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
…in the Sacramento Valley challenging. Symmes says in a nutshell, the pest is starting earlier, with more populations and growing faster through the season, meaning more generations of the bug….
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
The early season isn’t the only reason Navel orangeworm pressure is expected to be high this year as the lack of winter moisture is fueling fast growth. Weather Increasing NOW…
The California Kitchen: Spinach and Bay Scallops Citrus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing spinach and bay scallops citrus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T Rosenthal Olive Oil…