A magnified photo of tamarixia radiata, a tiny stingless wasp utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid program. The actual size of the wasp has been compared to fleas or particles…
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…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…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…volatility requirements for E15 fuel blends during the summer season,” said NCC President Mike Brown in new comments filed today. In previous comments submitted regarding the proposed 2019 required volume obligations (Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0167),…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…5.6 million metric tons of citrus were lost due to ACP. What’s at stake for California growers? California represents 59% of U.S. citrus production with 265,000 acres of citrus producing…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S. About the Author Len Wilcox…
Slow and Steady Progress in Gene Editing for HLB Resistance
HLB Infected Citrus Varieties Using CRISPR technology to edit genes in citrus trees to be resistant to Huanglongbing (HLB) can be a slow process, but researchers are making progress. Postdoctoral…
Senate Environmental Quality Committee to Review SB458 Amendment to The Statewide Ban of Chlorpyrifos
…for the protection of many commodities widely grown across the state. Last year, we talked with Joel Nelsen of California Citrus Mutual, who said the complete ban could hurt the…
Reminder: Systems Approach to Moving Bulk Citrus
Communication is key to staying compliant while moving citrus. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding the citrus industry that since Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zones were…
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
…seeds can be directly sown into your garden starting in the early spring 2-3 weeks before the final frost of the season. Or, wow in late summer for a fall…
Western View: Diamonds Found in California?
…we’ll never know. Western View: Diamonds Found in California I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the Web at…
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, springtime monitoring plays a critical role in the overall success of an orchard. As rainy weather patterns dissipate for the season…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
As planting season begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers to follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed: follow directions on seed container…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-12-19
…Census, old iron showcased at the 2019 Antique Farm Show, how the Citrus Research Board is using dogs to detect HLB and how nut industries are pulling together to keep…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…2019 in order to accommodate the 2020 planting season. For the 2019 planting season, the 2018 Farm Bill provides that States, Tribes, and institutions of higher education can continue operating…