…Extension Center in Ventura County is looking at different ways to raise populations of tamarixia to help the fight against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). “We are working with an…
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
…in the nation,” as we explained in this article. By 1910, Los Angeles County was the nation’s largest producer of lemons, according to Rachel Surls, co-author of the new book…
Assembly Approves Gray’s State Fairs Funding Bill
…how important the fairgrounds are to the communities they serve in Merced and Stanislaus County. He states that “They are economic engines, creating jobs, attracting investments, and serving as a…
Regional ACP Change Unfavorable to Some
…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is attempting to change that by requesting a regional approach once that happens. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita says some growers…
Licensing, Certification and Continuing Education Renewal
…renewed in early December so that you can register with the County Agricultural Commissioner office prior to the New Year, please submit your application before October. Note that processing time…
California Farmers Count Every Drop
…Service, Davis, CA Micro-sprinklers in a mature almond orchard in Merced County, CA. Photo by Amber Kerr Despite hopes for a drenching from El Niño, California farmers are facing another…
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
…says. “So you could have a very large citrus operation in Ventura County that for the last 50 years has been packing here in Tulare County.” Kinoshita says growers should…
Dragon Fruit Might Be Next Niche Crop
…devastating pests. Dragon Fruit Might Be Next Niche Crop Ventura County agriculture is led by coastal lemons and avocados, two crops that face some significant threats with huanglongbing disease and…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…conference committee with a bill passed earlier by the House of Representatives. The delegation, which included county Farm Bureau leaders and the 2016 Leadership Farm Bureau class, visited the nation’s…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…County. The tomato yields under overhead irrigation were disappointing, particularly since tomatoes have a prominent role in many Central Valley annual crop rotations. “This isn’t a simple process,” Mitchell said….
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
From: CDFA – Office of Public Affairs Secretary Ross discusses the importance of healthy soil with students in Calaveras County. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross visited several flourishing school Ag programs…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
…of walnut trees to California growers were 18,021 acres for the 2015 crop year. The Chandler variety accounted for the largest percentage of new plantings at 75.8 percent. The Tulare…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…non-bearing acreage. San Joaquin County continues to show the largest acreage with 14 percent of the total, followed by Butte with 12 percent and Tulare with 10 percent each. OBJECTIVES…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…orchard waste. To learn more about BCAP or to enroll in updates, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap or contact your local FSA county office. To find your local county office, visit http://offices.usda.gov/. Agriculture…