…we can do, not just California Citrus Mutual, but the entire citrus industry, the entire agriculture industry. Having the people to carry on these traditions into the next generation and…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, National Milk Producers Federation, and Western Growers Association. A copy of the letter was also sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…up a field rapidly in one season. “It’s not something I would say to do in every field obviously because it takes labor and time,” said Brim-DeForest. “But since we…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…This means disease control needs to be top of mind and implemented throughout the season to keep harmful, disease-causing fungi at bay. Staving off fungal diseases in almonds requires early…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…save California’s citrus industry. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program is an initiative funded by California citrus growers and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture dedicated…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details for California Citrus Mutual’s scholarship, this year’s reduced…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…integral partner in the fight against Huanglongbing (HLB) and the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), responsibilities of grower liaisons may include conducting outreach directly to growers in the designated counties or…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…to participate. On Monday, July 12, 2021, USDA-NASS will release the 2021 Objective Report. This report collects data later in the growing season, closer to harvest, and is based on…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Almond Matters: Preventing Mite Populations from Taking Hold
…the season progresses. “I did some scouting on Saturday and did pick up a few females,” Burkdoll said. “I had to look hard to find them, but they were fat…
Tasty Fruits that Ripen in the Springtime
…with the season stretching to July. Cherries are fantastic to eat as is, but they are also very well respected as pie filler. So, start looking for them in just…
Almond Matters: Using Degree-Day Calculator and Traps to Plan Treatments
…helps growers plan accordingly. Tracking the development of insect populations and implementing a management program can be exceptionally helpful later in the season. “If you do a timely spray based…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…Over 20 other associations and groups have already joined the coalition including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, California Citrus Mutual and others. Listen to Lewis’s full comment during…
Solano Gold Offers Some Flexibility for California Prune Production
…of this low dry-away ratio item would need to have the ability to have a drier open that early in the season,” said Castro. “That one blooms about a week…