…the dormant season has its own beauty, sometimes the lack of vibrancy can get a bit bland. A few cherry blossoms can make all the difference. Some flower varieties thrive…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-09-19
…demographics, efforts to modernize the Endangered Species Act, pumpkin patches that kick-started the fall season and the 92 National FFA Convention. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Breakthrough in the Battle Against HLB
…bacteria that causes HLB symptoms. “Growing the bacteria outside of plants and psyllids is a big step forward,” said Melinda Klein, Chief Research Scientist with the Citrus Research Board. “If…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…financially during the growing season.” This investment is made through the Minor Crop Pest Management Program (known as the Interregional Research Project, IR-4). The IR-4 program enables crop protection technology…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…microorganisms and parasites that can infect the crops you’ll eventually eat. Citrus peels is another you shouldn’t discard in the compost pile. The chemicals in citrus peels might slow down…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…percent tariff on all oranges entering the Japanese market. “The new market access agreement immediately puts California fresh citrus in a position equal to the agreement reached previously between Japan…
Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter
…weeks, then stored in the warmest part of the food cellar. Some apples will store throughout the entire season if handled carefully. Root vegetables will store well if harvested prior…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-01-19
…of the Voices of the Valley podcast, Gov. Newsom vetoing Senate Bill 1 and details on a pre-season citrus export meeting. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
CCM October Grower Town Hall Events
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is hosting a series of grower town halls next week beginning Tuesday, October 8 in Coachella, followed by another on Wednesday, October 9 in Ventura, and…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…them out of the dirt during harvest season. The purple variety called Purple Dragon is also fun to grow because it’s such a fun color. Kids will love to grow…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…available to the fly. Also, adding lime or other citrus waste – because maggots don’t like it. Add dried pine needles. They take a little longer to break down, but…
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
…40-pound cartons of production; demonstrating a seven percent decline from last year. The 2018-2019 season was a bounce-back year for navel oranges, after two consecutive years of comparatively low production….
How to Deal with Gardening Burnout
…change of season, end of harvests, or perhaps the beginning of a new school year. Just because you’re struggling to love the act of gardening right now, doesn’t mean it’ll…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…including California Citrus Mutual, California Dairies Inc., and the California Fresh Fruit Association highlighting the importance of repairing the canal. “This project was and is an opportunity for the State…