…and pruning. Burkdoll highlighted the benefits of using pre-emergent herbicides, such as Chateau EZ, which provides broad-spectrum weed control while remaining safe for grapevines. Citrus farmers in Ventura and Santa…
Partnership Formed to Enhance Service to Retail and Food Service Partners
…CCHS’s citrus expertise with Veg Fresh Farms’ extensive growing and distribution network, offering a diverse range of fresh produce. Partnership Formed to Enhance Service to Retail and Food Service Partners…
San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition Now Accepting Entries
…most recent harvests. Entries must be submitted by March 28, with categories including Spanish and Italian blends and singles, as well as citrus, pepper, and other flavored oils. Awards will…
APHIS and CDFA Expand Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
…for sweet orange scab (SOS) in Orange County, California, due to a detection in a residential property. This expansion does not affect commercial citrus. SOS_PQM_OverviewGridDownload Grid #439 Grid #456 Grid…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
Mandarins plantation, trees with ripe fruits in California. Harvest Season DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
…growers. These projects include using spectral satellite imagery and AI to monitor almond orchard nutrient status, developing citrus management modules, creating an online tool for crop nitrogen removal, educating Spanish-speaking,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…availability, benefiting a broad range of crops including corn, cotton, citrus, and specialty crops. The service is currently available in specific geographies like Texas, Arizona, and California, with plans to…
Almond Update: Global Marketing Efforts Highlighted at Almond Conference
…social media. These regionally tailored strategies are grounded in research, targeting specific consumer interests such as fitness, health, and beauty. Fleishmann explained, “In Eastern Asian markets, we focus on almonds’…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…citrus greening. Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County APHIS is expanding the quarantine area in Mission Viejo area of Orange County by approximately 85 square miles. APHIS is…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…impacts of temperature on citrus quality in California, the effects of hurricanes on Florida’s citrus production, pest pressures, and water issues. Erin also highlights The FruitGuys’ commitment to supporting small…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…Department of Human Resources guidelines. This Committee plays a vital role in safeguarding the state’s citrus industry by advising on strategies to combat pests and diseases that threaten citrus crops….
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to buy up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to support food banks and nutrition assistance programs…
Registration Open for 2024 California Citrus Grower’s Conference
By PantherMediaSeller/DepositPhotos image Registration is currently open for the 2024 California Citrus Conference. The event is a one-day conference designed specifically for growers and will showcase the outstanding research efforts…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
…being picked, though heat-related damage is showing up in some orchards. Prunes are also being harvested and sent for dehydration. Fig and early pomegranate harvests continue, while citrus crops like…