…fire. Will California Take Over PG&E? I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
…the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…their electricity is creating an even worse pollution problem. Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry…
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
…detect an Asian citrus psyllid carrying the bacteria that causes HLB.” The CPDPD was established and budgeted specifically for enhancing detection, suppression, and eradication activities to keep the California citrus…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-17-19
…genome editing, what impacts the citrus industry, Kroger partnering with the Plant Based Food Association and an update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the citrus industry’s funding opportunities to fight deadly diseases,…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…Association, California Citrus Mutual, and Dairy Farmers of America. The group has developed a wide-ranging plan which provides elements for a comprehensive valley water portfolio. The document also highlights the…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…stated that the agency will be aggressive in its enforcement of the regulations. Chlorpyrifos has been used in multiple different crops including almonds, walnuts, citrus, grapes, and cotton to control…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…are more vulnerable to infection via psyllid activity. Asian citrus psyllids, the vector of HLB, feed almost exclusively on new growth. Implementing an integrated tree health program based on frequent…
The Changing Demographics of Farming
…than 4,600 Asian producers. California farms with American Indian or Alaska Native Producers totaled more than 2,100, with an average farm size of 285 acres. Listen to the report below….
Breakthrough in the Battle Against HLB
…bacteria that causes HLB symptoms. “Growing the bacteria outside of plants and psyllids is a big step forward,” said Melinda Klein, Chief Research Scientist with the Citrus Research Board. “If…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…microorganisms and parasites that can infect the crops you’ll eventually eat. Citrus peels is another you shouldn’t discard in the compost pile. The chemicals in citrus peels might slow down…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…percent tariff on all oranges entering the Japanese market. “The new market access agreement immediately puts California fresh citrus in a position equal to the agreement reached previously between Japan…