Restrictions have been lifted on the movement of citrus fruit and citrus plants in Tulare County following the completion of agricultural officials’ activities in response to detections of the Asian…
California Ag Labor and Immigration
California farmers are facing another labor shortage this year, and earlier in the season. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Russel Efird grows grapes, almonds, and…
Paramount Introduces “Wonderful Halos”
Paramount Citrus has renamed its popular “Cuties” mandarins to Wonderful Halos. Paramount lost the right to the Cuties name to Sun Pacific when the two citrus companies dissolved their nearly…
Citrus Industry E-news: Nutrition; Fruit Drop; Black Spot; Crop Forecast
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes the latest citrus crop forecast, an update on black spot and a report on nutrition and fruit drop. Want to…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
Changing irrigation routines can help growers battle hull rot in almonds, according to several studies. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report As California’s almond orchards…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
A Central California ag leader says growers need to make their voices heard on the issues that affect them, especially Central Valley growers on the topic of new nitrate regulations….
Agritourism in California
Agritourism is a growing trend in many parts of California. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular, especially around California’s many ag-based…
Citrus Expo E-newsletter: New Nighttime Event; Speaker Updates
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes details on the all-new Citrus Expo After-Dinner Chill and speaker updates for the seminars and Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet. Want to…
Almond Symposium Today
…over two years. California is the world’s largest almond producer, and while there have been symposiums in other parts of the state, the Central Valley growers went about two years…
Push for Citrus in Farm Bill
Just before the senate passed its version of the farm bill Monday, Senator Bill Nelson of Florida spoke up on behalf of all citrus growers, including those in California. Cindy…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…the UC Cooperative Extension, and they had some expectations from the University of California.” Brar says he wanted to meet those expectations and get useful information out to the growers…
Ag Producers and Social Media
…for California Bountiful. With more than 3,000 followers on his business facebook page alone, he knows a bit about social media marketing. Hear more of McShane’s comments below. Click to…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
Even with the problems the California ag industry is seeing, there are some bright spots. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Water, invasive pests, politics, you…
Race 1 and Race 4 Fusarium are Different
…download audio report. Fusarium can cause serious damage to cotton and other crops around California. Growers deal with a few types of the fungus, classified as races, and Dr. Bob…