…regulations will increasingly impact California’s citrus industry. According to his figures, California citrus growers will pay an average of $701 per acre per year, or $203 million annually statewide. The…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) “will increase costs by $65 million, or $248 per acre per year, if controls are extended to all citrus-growing regions.” Compliance training costs are estimated…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Image credit: Corn Palace-2011 – American Pride/by Leif Rogers – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…to eat 20 times the pistachios consumed by people in other countries if they aren’t sending them on to China, the Philippines and other Asian countries,” Sumner said. “China turns…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…the product is still commonly used in wine grapes, cotton, and citrus, with many growers noting it is the only effective material to combat certain pests. About the Author…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…potatoes, rice, citrus and other crops that are better equipped to tolerate heat and drought, produce higher yields and resist a myriad of diseases and pests. Crops with greater resistance…
California, What Are You thinking?
…for tho people to come to their senses? 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….
Agri View: Farm Losses from Disasters
…thing for anybody. Period. Farmers in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, are still counting their losses from 3 devastating storms that struck last year. How many citrus groves, rice fields, pecan…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…and fruits attract loads of birds, bees, and butterflies. It’s important to know that not all types of fruit trees thrive in all environments. For example, citrus trees will struggle…
The Western View: National Day of the Cowboy
…met, he met it like a man.” I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…bees for pollination such as almond and citrus growers. Listen to Symes, talk about her journey from student to CEO and what her company is doing for the industry below….
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…a bad plan that needs to be derailed. 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….
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…and California Citrus Mutual are doing what they can to fight the legislation that would have a serious impact on California agriculture. “The problem for us is, our rates are…
The Western View: Efforts to Split California
…View from AgNet West. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….