…of the Voices of the Valley podcast, Gov. Newsom vetoing Senate Bill 1 and details on a pre-season citrus export meeting. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
CCM October Grower Town Hall Events
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is hosting a series of grower town halls next week beginning Tuesday, October 8 in Coachella, followed by another on Wednesday, October 9 in Ventura, and…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…available to the fly. Also, adding lime or other citrus waste – because maggots don’t like it. Add dried pine needles. They take a little longer to break down, but…
Dairy Exports Remain Strong Despite Trade Troubles
…value down 16 percent. Lactose volume fell 20 percent from last year, and whey exports were off by 41 percent. Other Asian markets also experienced varying levels of decline from…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…including California Citrus Mutual, California Dairies Inc., and the California Fresh Fruit Association highlighting the importance of repairing the canal. “This project was and is an opportunity for the State…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…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…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has named Marcy Martin as the new president after operating under interim president Franco Bernardi for nearly a year. Martin brings 25 years of experience…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
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 Research Board’s newest president, benefits of environmentally…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like It could be a win-win. New Income Source From Farming I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…own that includes some of their favorite plants and plenty of space for dust baths. Citrus can also deter chickens from your veggie garden. Use orange peels, essential oils, or…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…in the rapidly growing Southeast Asian and South American regions. Source: U.S. Wheat Associates and National Association of Wheat Growers Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…a chance to meet with dozens of buyers from multiple areas in Mexico and get feedback on products. CITD said California suppliers of tree fruit, vegetables, avocados, grapes, citrus, bulk…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…com. September is California Wine Month 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…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…are beneficial to the soil,” said Sankovitz. In places such as Asia and Australia beneficial ants are actually cultivated as biological control agents to allow for better production of citrus. …