…once a tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. In California, HLB has only been detected on residential properties…
Possible Shift of Psyllid Control Efforts in CA
…the other groves around it get infested.” That change means California might need to adjust its urban efforts against the pest. “Those patterns would suggest that here in Southern California,…
CME Considering Cash Settlement for Cattle Markets
…procedure were part of an all-encompassing review of the market by CME. He told Reuters “it’s on the table,” adding that CME was also looking at potential modifications to the…
New Look Promoting California Avocados
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) had a new look at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida. The commission was again promoting California avocados to buyers around…
The California Kitchen: Collard Green Cranberry Sauce
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
Pumpkin: Background & Statistics
…$30m in California) 2014: $143 million ($47m in Illinois, $26m in California) 2015: $90 million ($26m in California, $15m in Pennsylvania) U.S. pumpkin production, top six States, 2015: Illinois: 317.9…
Demo Shows Orchard Recycling Options
California producers saw another option for orchard recycling. Organizers said this demonstration aimed to show growers different ways to perform this practice and keep producers thinking about the benefits recycling…
The California Kitchen: Collard Green Spring Roll
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing collard green spring roll with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Collard Greens 2 T Arbosana…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding California’s specialty crop industry to serve as reviewers on the 2017 Specialty…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
The shift to mechanization has spurred major growth in California olive oil production, but the trend has been slow to take root in the table olive sector, which continues to…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
…of California: Almond Board of California offers a one-year leadership training that inspires and prepares almond community members to join a network of leaders meeting the challenges of a changing…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…The turkey production forecast was unchanged. Egg production forecasts for 2016 or 2017 were raised on continued growth in table egg laying flocks. The milk production forecasts for 2016 and…
Agri View: Top Tree Nuts
…has included almonds, pistachios and walnuts. And credit for production goes to California. Well now there is a fourth tree nut to be counted, pecans. In the last three or…
Pacific Region October Crop Production Report
…2016-17 California orange crop forecast is 50.5 million boxes. California’s Navel orange forecast is 42.0 million boxes. Harvest is expected to begin in late October or early November. California’s Valencia…