…little resuscitation and renovation. You might also want to assess the yard to see what trees and shrubs you’d like to plant this fall. And how many different ways you…
Why and How to Build a Bat House
…own roofs and be located in fairly sheltered areas, such as the trunks of trees, eaves of homes, or tops of fences. These houses should also receive a bit of…
Agri View: Tree Nut Research
Everett Griner talks about tree nut research improving in today’s Agri View. Tree Nut Research A lot has been written and said about that new pecan variety growers are anxiously…
Quarantine for Citrus Disease Huanglongbing Extends to Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
…it may be processed and/or consumed on the premises. Residents are urged to take several steps to help protect citrus trees: – Do not move citrus plants, leaves or foliage…
Over 20 Trees Added to California HLB List
Over 20 new trees in Southern California have been confirmed HLB-positive. The new finds raise the total number of trees with huanglongbing disease found in California to around 100. All…
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
…becoming a Crop of Choice and supporting California Almonds becoming the Nut of Choice. The Almond Achievement Award will be announced and the winner will be recognized at The Almond…
Impending Avocado Production Uptick Due to Drought Impacts
…that productive,” he said. “The drought instigated them to either stump those trees or remove and replace them. Those new trees and previously stumped trees are coming back into production….
South American Palm Weevil Makes Headway into California
…laboratory at UC Riverside. “Humans have created this ideal environment throughout these desert areas by urbanization, planting palm trees and keeping them really well irrigated,” said Hoddle. The weevil is…
Agri View: Disappointing Growers
…thing growers can do is cut, and burn, the affected trees. So, the prospective growers in Georgia and Alabama will learn what Florida growers already know. Fighting greening is a…
Early Market Benefits Apple Growers
…a lot of growers moved to nuts,” Chinchiolo said. “I know the labor issue is a concern for a lot of people with tree crops. Apples are all hand-harvested. Nuts…
Laurel Wilt Experts Caution California Avocado Industry
…those infected trees and treat the surrounding trees with insecticides. Laurel wilt has been found as far west as Texas. Crane said the disease could spread quickly through California if…
Agri View: Reducing Food Waste
…under 3 billion pounds. And, there are another 20 billion pounds of fruits and vegetables left on the trees, or in the fields, or plowed under. It isn’t just household…
“Good-Guy” Fungus to Take on Killer of Oaks and Ornamental Crops
…Sudden Oak Death, a disease of oak and other hardwood trees in coastal forests of California and Oregon. Nursery growers are familiar with a different manifestation of the pathogen called…
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
…to pinpoint the beetle species that infect the trees. Carrillo has found more than 14 ambrosia beetles may infest avocado trees, and he is studying them to identify key players…