…is expected to remedy some of the lack of rain and snow thus far this year. During the first manual snow survey of the season, the automated snow sensor network…
Almond Matters: Getting Weed Control Before Bud Break
…herbicides help growers avoid repeated applications later in the season. The dry weather conditions in fall and winter have made it difficult for growers to time their applications. “Some guys…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
…and from your experiences over a growing season to develop regulations that meet Congressional intent while providing a fair, consistent, science-based process for states, tribes and individual producers. USDA staff…
The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon
…Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written…
What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden
…your spring garden, think about color, season of bloom, and shape, but also care needs when you’re planting. Get an early start on spring with a generous helping of bulbs…
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
…their orchard conditions as the bloom period is quickly approaching. There has been a decent number of chill hours this season so far despite a relatively mild winter overall. Having…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…supplies for communities. Signatories of the letters include Western Growers, American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, Groundwater Management Districts Association, and California Fresh Fruit Association. Altogether, the coalition represents…
Week in Review: HLB Concerns in San Diego and Groups Challenge Emergency COVID Protocols
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes HLB in citrus. A group of industry organizations has filed suit against the emergency safety standards that…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…funding and surveys for citrus pests will receive $225,000 in support. A project for developing tools related to the identification and detection of Graminicolous downy mildews has been approved for…
Almond Matters: Addressing Scale Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the dormant season allows growers time to put their scale management plans into action. A solid dormant control program can play…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…back in March when the season was winding down. While not entirely new, the product is available for all tree nut growers looking for better disease management this season. The…
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus. Even though Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), the vector for huanglongbing disease, are…
The Western View: 2020 Is A Banner Year For Citrus
…Huanglongbing, is also known as Citrus greening disease. It has devastated citrus orchards around the world. It doesn’t just attack the crop, it kills the tree, and there is no…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
How to grow a Tangerine Tree no matter where you live. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Tangerine trees belong in the same citrus family as oranges,…