…Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has named Marcy Martin as the new president after operating under interim president Franco Bernardi for nearly a year. Martin brings 25 years of experience…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-13-19
…update on California’s wildfire season and a proposed guestworker program from a Florida congressman. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Citrus Research Board’s newest president, benefits of environmentally…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
…months before the season’s final frost, or sow the seeds directly into the soil outside after the frost risk is over. Mexican sunflowers tend to grow between 36 and 72…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like It could be a win-win. New Income Source From Farming I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the…
Potential Reasons for Slow Down in Overall H-2A Needs
U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…own that includes some of their favorite plants and plenty of space for dust baths. Citrus can also deter chickens from your veggie garden. Use orange peels, essential oils, or…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…tools for hemp in time for use during the 2020 application and growing seasons,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “We hope this transparent and public process…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…was consistent across the years and that by the end of the grazing season, individual cattle would weigh about 30 pounds, or 12 percent, less. Trying to induce cattle to…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…In the current 18/19 crop season, the Japanese market accounts for nearly 6% of the industry’s total shipments, with over 34.3 million shelled pounds shipped to date. Over the last…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…a chance to meet with dozens of buyers from multiple areas in Mexico and get feedback on products. CITD said California suppliers of tree fruit, vegetables, avocados, grapes, citrus, bulk…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…com. September is California Wine Month I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…are beneficial to the soil,” said Sankovitz. In places such as Asia and Australia beneficial ants are actually cultivated as biological control agents to allow for better production of citrus. …