…The traps were not in a commercial grove, however there are commercial groves nearby. The insects will now be tested for Huanglongbing disease, which is the primary concern. While not…
Citrus Industry E-news: Pesticide Exposure to Bees; Canker Management
…management. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current e-news issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored…
Citrus Expo E-news: Prize Winners
…of all of the major prize winners from the show. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
Online Encyclopedia on Water
A new website puts everything you want to know about California’s water issues right at your fingertips. Aquapedia.com is an online, vetted reference tool for all things water. It’s a…
Family Farm Wins Against Development
…and preservation of Northern California’s open spaces, agricultural lands and natural resources with cooperation between the community, private landowners, public agencies and other nonprofit groups. For more information, visit http://www.landconservation.org/….
Water Meeting Next Week
…spells uncertainty for agricultural interests throughout this state. Back in May, Governor Brown issued an Executive Order to streamline approvals for water transfers to protect California’s farms. The order was…
Almond Board Conference Preparations
…there is still room for a more exhibitors. And she says the exhibitors get a targeted audience. For more information about the conference, you can visit them online at almondconference.com….
Citrus Industry E-news: Snively on HLB; New Citrus Growers List
…to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current e-news issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
Meeting on California Water Situation
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Water Commission will hold a joint meeting concerning the state’s water supply on September 10th in Sacramento. The meeting…
California Water Research Projects
…a unique, zero liquid discharge desalination system specifically being used for a small, rural community. This research will aid in development of zero liquid discharge water treatment system for small…
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…be leveraged to support a total of $3 million in research. “Desalination and other advanced water treatment technologies have the potential to provide new water sources for communities,” Commissioner Connor…
California Headlines: Gill’s Mealybug, California Grape Record, Honey Production
…the pistachio orchards in Tulare are infested with the bug, which tend to be worse right at harvest. According to the University of California’s IPM online, adult female Gill’s mealybugs…
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
…can donate hay and other items. Tuolumne County Farm Bureau is working to collect and distribute hay. To contact the Tuolumne County Farm Bureau, call (209) 984-5922 or email tcfarmbureau@mlode.com….
Online Farm Games for Families
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has made updates to their My American Farm website. Julie McPeake has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report To visit…