…typically indicating nut loss inside. Early season (March-April) infestation leads to the most severe yield loss when the nuts drop to the ground. The best way to confirm the damage is…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
The 2019 forecast for California olives is a welcomed sight after last year’s disastrous season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issued the official 2019 California Table Olive Forecast that’s…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…and the Work Group, visit our website. Quick facts about Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos is used to control pests on a variety of crops, including alfalfa, almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes and walnuts. It…
Best Flowers to Grow for a Bee Garden
…for a bee garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A garden full of bright, seasonal flowers can nourish your local bees through every season. Consider planting these…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…new pest management strategies come out of this work. The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as harvest season takes off many growers will be keeping dust control in mind. The almond industry as a whole has…
Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes
…the amount of soil moisture in the area and having minimal disease pressure. Despite a positive growing season thus far, there may be some issues when it comes to pricing….
The Western View: Fishy Business About Bumblebees
…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 a newspaper and…
NCBA Takes the Fight to Fake Meat at Summer Business Meeting
…coconut oil, cellulose from bamboo, methyl cellulose, potato starch, maltodextrin, yeast extract, vegetable glycerin, dried yeast, gum arabic, citrus extract, ascorbic acid, beet juice extract, acetic acid, succinic acid, modified…
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…around 15-18 inches tall. There are many varieties to choose from, but the best types of Chinese cabbage include: Chinese Express: This late-season variety has glossy leaves, and it is…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Grape Acreage reports for the 2019 marketing season (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020), has been established at twelve cents ($0.12) per ton on all grapes received in California…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-25-19
…remains strong and dealing with the management of weeds in citrus orchards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
…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 a newspaper and has…