…tiny insect called Ascian Citrus Psyllid. They set out 52,000 traps and found more than 2,000 of these tiny insects, most in back yards. Several citrus trees in residential areas…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how citrus growers recently weathered freezing temps, details on…
Citrus Growers Weathering Freezing Temperatures
A cold front recently moved into California this week, creating some concern among the citrus industry as many areas experienced freezing temperatures. The citrus industry has been fortunate up to…
The Western View: History and Lesser-known World Ag Expo Facts
…only open 3 days, so come on down! We’ll be there. And that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…and Loma Linda. The quarantine prohibits the movement of all citrus nursery stock or plant parts out of the quarantine area, with provisions to allow the transportation of commercially cleaned…
Citrus Growers Optimistic for Progress in Chinese Trade Market
The Chinese trade market is a significant export destination for California citrus growers and the ongoing trade dispute has created substantial challenges for the citrus industry. However, there is optimism…
Citrus Growers Pleased with Weather and Crop Conditions
Despite a series of storms in recent weeks temperatures so far have remained relatively mild for California citrus growers. The Weather Watch tool from California Citrus Mutual (CCM) provides daily…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new easy-peel citrus that’s on the market, workshops for…
New Easy-Peel Citrus Name Showing Up in Stores
A company with a long history in the easy-peel citrus market has moved into the category with an offering of their own. AgNet West spoke with Executive Vice President of…
Significant Increase to HLB Quarantine
…the east by Interstate 15. Under current protocol, CDFA staff treated all citrus trees within 400 meters surrounding the new HLB detections for the Asian citrus psyllid and removed the…
Celebrating An American Christmas
…sounds to me like something we still need today. I’m Len Wilcox and this is the Western View, wishing you a merry Christmas from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine….
Making Holiday Wreaths Out of Your Favorite Foods
…the cleanup process for you. A dried citrus fruit wreath is another festive alternative. While longer-lasting plastic is more common today, you can save your money and make a wreath…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…Meeting in Monterey. Johansson Johansson, the 16th CFBF president, grows olives and citrus fruit in Oroville and operates an olive oil company, Lodestar Farms. “It is the honor of a…
Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures Released
…Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…