…current harvest season. Yuma County farmer John Boelts said that the industry has been testing diligently prior to the announcement from FDA. “I think laypeople when they hear about ‘oh,…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct? About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also…
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
Asian citrus psyllid detections in the Central Valley spiked in the wrong direction last year but experts believe that is manageable and expected. Since 2016, the amount of ACP detections…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
…is going to be the name of the game,” said Comrey. Weather conditions are lining up for a good bloom season this year with clear skies and warm temperatures forecasted…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…in the right circumstance. We recently interviewed a citrus grower in Ventura County, who was able improve his farm’s bottom line by substantially cutting his water usage. Every year he…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
…of an ongoing citrus survey centered on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is considering making changes to ag burn…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…retain medicinal properties and also preserves their flavor. They don’t taste like roses, but instead have a bright-yet-earthy taste, somewhere between flowers and citrus. Although these can be dried whole,…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
…state. April 1 is the date that analysts compare to for season totals when the snowpack is usually at its peak. As of January 24, the statewide snow water equivalent…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-28-21
…autonomous weeders showing promise in lettuce trials and how to make this season’s almond bloom as successful as 2020. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
Almond Board of California‘s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis held an informational seminar about pollination at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference. She noted how and why last season’s bloom was…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
Here it is, the rain we’ve been missing all season, but its coming in the worst way possible – all at once. It’s good and bad news… Suddenly, our weather…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…such a dry start to the season. “We’ll always take it. If it’s a little too much, better than not enough. Ultimately, it’s all headed to the aquifer and if…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
Some ways to make this year’s garden the best, yet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Setting some goals now will help you jump-start the spring growing season….