A series of strategic planning sessions have helped to craft a more detail-oriented approach to address the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and management of Huanglongbing (HLB) detections. As…
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…weather will get back to normal for us. 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….
Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees
…little risk for severely hot weather that might stress saplings. The seasons moderate rainfall and mild weather help encourage root growth. Keep in mind, however, that you should avoid planting…
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…also forecast reduced feed and residual use. The season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $3.50 per bushel. Soybean production is forecast at 4.69 billion bushels, down 3.5…
Gardening Fall To-Do-List
…of Ours. Gardening Fall To-Do-List Now that fall has arrived and the summer harvest has wrapped up, it’s time to get our to-do-list in order for the next season –…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Ethanol Announcement
…developed with Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. I look forward to working with the EPA to see rulemaking and year-round E15 completed by the driving season of 2019.” Source: USDA…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…formally initiating the process to eliminate this antiquated, red-tape laden regulation, and look forward to the full resolution of this issue before next summer’s driving season. This is the right…
Forage for Fall Fruits and Nuts
…in season in the fall, and they are fantastic forage finds. In many places, it’s possible to get hundreds of pounds of apples without ever setting foot in a market…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…me company at home. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Pumpkin Seeds Pack Protein Punch
…temperatures cool and the leaves turn, the season becomes perfect on the first Wednesday in October to enjoy National Pumpkin Seed Day! Surprisingly, pumpkin seeds have been valued for their…
Celebrating National Drink Beer Day
…malty elixir and toast to National Drink Beer Day. As the Oktoberfest season comes to an end, or in some places just the beginning, this day is a great reminder…
Water Works: Diverse Support of Proposition 3 Water Bond
…the American River Conservancy and the National Wildlife Federation. Several agricultural groups such as California Farm Bureau Federation, American Pistachio Growers, the California Rice Commission and California Citrus Mutual have…
Farm Bureau Calls for Evaluation of Endangered Species Protection
…on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the California olive and citrus grower told members of the House Committee on Natural Resources that an evaluation is needed of how…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
Several different agencies met in Fort Pierce, Florida last month to better coordinate efforts to address HLB. Representatives from the Citrus Research Board (CRB), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…