…half dozen extras. Hot dog season begins around Memorial Day. That is when the outdoor grilling season begins. And, you may want to sit down for this. Americans will eat…
Reasons to Plant in the Fall
…trees, shrubs, and perennials that have grown in a garden center all season have a root system and plant structure that is better established than it was in spring, usually…
Farm and Biofuels Groups Urge EPA to Comply With Federal Court Decision
…partial waivers to use higher blends of ethanol during the summer driving season, but biofuels and farm groups want a more permanent approach to meeting fuel shortfalls in the wake…
Help Texas Agriculture Rebuild After Hurricane Harvey
…time—harvest season,” Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said. “Hurricane Harvey struck an area of the state known for cattle, cotton, rice and other row crops.” Texas is a leader…
The Western View: Chile Festival
…for growing these great chiles. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at Citrus Industry dot net….
Reba McEntire Named Farm Bureau Keynote Speaker
…leadership. The Oklahoma native is an acclaimed actress with 11 movie credits and her own six-season television sitcom, “Reba.” In 2001, she received critical acclaim for her Broadway debut starring…
RFA Asking EPA to Expand Hurricane Harvey Fuel Waiver
…waivers. Waivers But the summer season where waivers apply, runs out on September 15th, in just over three weeks, raising the question, why ask for another waiver, now? Request Especially,…
Quarantine for Citrus Disease Huanglongbing Extends to Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
…portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties following the detection of the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, in a single citrus tree in the city of Riverside. HLB…
Over 20 Trees Added to California HLB List
…of the trees found in the state have been located in residential areas. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) issued a press release that stated 21 trees in…
Impending Avocado Production Uptick Due to Drought Impacts
California avocado production is set to increase next season, and mainstream media reports have attributed that gain to new plantings. California Avocado Commission Research Program Director Tim Spann said that…
Plant Now for Fall Harvest
…garden. Things like broccoli, lettuce, kale, arugula, and radishes. Most gardeners know these “cool season” crops fail to thrive in summer but also grow crisp and tasty in the lengthening…
Dicamba Damage Reports Still Climbing
…time. “In reality, we will likely not know the extent of dicamba damage until the end of the season,” Bradley says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Wants Produce Dumping Protection in NAFTA 2.0
…gathering three years of seasonal data. The new U.S. proposal would make it possible to prove dumping cases through using a single season’s worth of data. However, there are groups…
Agri View: Pollination Problems for Citrus
Everett Griner talks about citrus and pollination problems continue in today’s Agri View. Pollination Problems for Citrus I told you yesterday about citrus greening being found young groves in Georgia…