…Californians – indeed, all Americans – need to appreciate. Ag Workers, Thank you for your service. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry…
Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios
…the overlapping of generations. Early season monitoring is going to play a critical role in any plans for mealybug control. “Gill’s mealybug normally has three generations per season, it’s…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
Irrigation research funded by the California Walnut Board is showing that growers may be watering trees too early in the season. UC Davis researcher Ken Shackel said several of his…
Rice Growers Look Forward to ‘Normal’ Planting Season
…Communications Manager for the California Rice Commission, Jim Morris said it is welcome news for the industry. “It’s a normal start to the planting season and that may not sound…
Start a Vegetable Garden Using Old Tires
…deep. If that isn’t reason enough, using tires for a garden means you can plant earlier in the season. Not only will you not need to worry about your tire garden…
Benefits of Dividing Plants in Your Garden
…plants can be divided at any time in the year. Each plant has an ideal season for division, so you should do your research to find the best time for…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
The citrus industry lays out the type of impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the market and its effect on growers in this week’s review. Farmworkers may be…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
…Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Western View ~ Farmers’ Markets About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
…made to further protect California’s citrus, COVID-19 concerns as production season ramps up in Fresno County, and an EPA report that shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. Tune…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall A slight change in California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine rules should further help fight against the…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus…
Early Blooming Spring Flowers for Your Garden
…back to work in your garden! Pansies bloom in cool spring weather and provide color in early-season flower beds, containers, and window boxes. Yellow trillium: Once its flowers die back…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
…the season progresses. Growers are optimistic that even though bloom was a few weeks earlier than normal, that environmental conditions helped pave the way for a solid fruit set. Courtesy:…