…for customers to expect any water this season from the project.” DWR also has asked the SWRCB to adjust water permit terms that control State Water Project and federal Central…
Citrus Industry This Week: $125 Million for Citrus Research; Young Trees
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a big financial boost for citrus research and information on getting young trees into production. Want to…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…abundant in California this season and available to both domestic and foreign markets. Until the international shortage occurred, according to Vecere and Olinda Brand Sales Manager Mark DeCamilla, the importers…
Citrus Industry This Week: Number of Psyllid Sprays; Citrus Sales Slump
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on how many times to spray for psyllids per year and a report from the Florida Department of Citrus…
Will Cold Spell Affect Pest Populations?
…Coast areas may see lighter pest pressure. The freeze was a big problem for citrus growers. And a big pest problem for growers is the Asian citrus psyllid. It’s not…
Advice on Spraying for ACP
California citrus growers can learn from Florida growers on managing Asian Citrus Psyllid. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…to implement their local water shortage contingency plans immediately in order to avoid or forestall outright restrictions that could become necessary later in the drought season. Local water agencies should…
New Estimate for China Corn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new estimate of China’s corn imports this season is a lot different from the old estimate. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Reactions
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes grower and citrus commissioner reactions to the reduced crop forecast and how the smaller crop will affect the Florida Department…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…dry.” “But that could all change by the end of the season. This early in the season – who knows? It always changes,” Perkins said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has More Changes
Candi Erick, USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator The USDA’s monthly citrus crop forecast further reduced the expected size of Florida’s orange and grapefruit crops. USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator Candy Erick gives…
Citrus Industry This Week: Psyllid Product Timing; Freezes and BMPs
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on psyllid product timing and how to hear tomorrow’s live citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here…
Weather Affecting Crops Nationwide
California is having a mild winter, but other parts of the nation aren’t. So did that deep freeze extend far enough south to hurt citrus and vegetable crops? Gary Crawford…
Citrus Growers Continue Assessing Damage
California’s citrus growers are still assessing the damage from last month’s freeze. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…