…“Seed treatments provide farmers with an economical means of protecting seeds and seedlings against early-season insect pests and diseases—resulting in stronger and more uniform stands, healthier plants and higher crop…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…and fruits attract loads of birds, bees, and butterflies. It’s important to know that not all types of fruit trees thrive in all environments. For example, citrus trees will struggle…
The California Kitchen: Sauce Bolognese
…C Maitake Mushrooms 1/2 C Spanish Onion 1 LB Ground Wagyu 1 C Tom Sauce 1 C Roasted Tomatoes TT Italian Season TT S+P TT Sugar 1 T at a…
The Western View: National Day of the Cowboy
…met, he met it like a man.” I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…bees for pollination such as almond and citrus growers. Listen to Symes, talk about her journey from student to CEO and what her company is doing for the industry below….
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
…position for agriculture going into this trade war. This situation will only worsen as combines roll between now and the fall election season. The nation’s farmers and ranchers support the…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…a bad plan that needs to be derailed. 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….
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…and California Citrus Mutual are doing what they can to fight the legislation that would have a serious impact on California agriculture. “The problem for us is, our rates are…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…effectiveness of this quick and inexpensive approach that can tell a farmer prior to the growing season how much nitrogen will be available by testing a soil sample. In the…
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
…season was another factor in limiting the damage. “If the heat would have hit much earlier in the season this conversation may be different, but fortunately the timing is such…
USDA Increases Corn, Soybean Production Forecast
…are based on record-high shipments during the month of May. The season-average corn price received by producers was lowered 10 cents at the midpoint for a range of $3.30 to…
The Western View: Efforts to Split California
…View from AgNet West. 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….
Almond Update: Record Forecast Could Have Been Larger
The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s objective almond report for 2018 predicts a production increase of 7.9 percent primarily due to 70,000 more bearing acres this season. Almond Board of California…
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the 2018-19 budget which provides a significant amount of funding intended for citrus protection. The budget will allow the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…