…collectively spent an estimated $23 million to protect the Valley’s citrus crop. Valued at over $2.6 billion, the Central Valley accounts for nearly 80 percent of the State’s total citrus…
Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package
…for our nation’s citrus, cotton, livestock, dairy, fruit and vegetable, and other impacted producers. I applaud the House for its support of this package and call on my colleagues in…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
California citrus production has surpassed Florida and has taken over as the newest leader for American citrus production. Forecasts also indicate that California will continue in its new position as…
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
An Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) regional quarantine amendment for the movement of bulk citrus and nursery stock has been submitted to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The citrus industry…
Western View: Identifying Fake News
…providing information. So keep a wary eye. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Look for us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Perdue: U.S. Farm Exports to Continue Strong in FY 2018
…East Asian and North American trading partners. China is again shaping up to be our top market, led by continued strong soybean sales, while Canada and Mexico remain our second-…
Agri View: Citrus Production
…in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us how citrus from Brazil and California will provide and help cover the losses from the storm to Florida citrus this year. Citrus Production…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
…you. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators are working to bring this uncommon Asian native fruit into the limelight. In 2016, the United States exported 7.4 million pounds…
Asian Trip Highlights Lack of Trade Deals with America
President Donald Trump is on a trip to Asian countries this week. Politico Dot Com says he’s likely to be looking for new trade deals, but many of the countries…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
…a royal funeral, financed by local businessmen, and 30,000 people lined the streets to honor the cortege. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View sponsored by Citrus Industry magazine….
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…your words of wisdom. 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….
Western View: Devastating losses in Wine Country
…gofundme.com – they will share your tax-deductible donation with several verified campaigns. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine….
Optimism at the California Citrus Conference
The Citrus Research Board held their annual California Citrus Conference on Wednesday in Visalia. The entire citrus industry was invited to the event to hear updates on some of the…
More HLB Discoveries in Southern California
…infection. The department has also put a hold on nursery stock and remains in communication with bulk citrus operations. Growers are being encouraged to contribute to coordinated treatments and to…