…safety benefits and training programs; growing community food systems in underserved neighborhoods; online irrigation nitrogen management tool for cool season vegetables; and research to mitigate impacts of invasive pests. In…
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
…area in order to determine the extent of any infestation. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says “This latest find is in the heart of our citrus belt, so it…
New ACP Found Near Tulare County Town of Exeter
The Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s office is announcing that one additional Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) has been detected on a trap south of the city of Exeter. The latest interception…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…all commercial citrus fruit be cleaned of leaves and stems prior to moving out of the area. A permit may be obtained to move nursery stock and budwood out of…
Citrus Industry E-news: The Bee Issue; HLB Production Systems
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes a report from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam from a meeting of citrus growers and beekeepers as well as a…
Dinuba Psyllids Not Carrying HLB
…was announced last week. The insects were in various life stages, which concerns ag officials because it indicates a strong breeding population. While not a problem to humans, Huanglongbing disease…
Big Discovery of ACP in Tulare County
…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…