In Today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, growers know how important root health is for a successful season. There might be some support growers can provide…
Tools to Navigate Nation’s Parks and Forests
…the season. It could also mean a planning that first camping trip, as many campgrounds open this weekend for the camping season. Many people also are thinking about planning a…
Must Have Tool for BBQ Food Safety
…season. When going down the checklist of all of those fancy BBQ and grilling tools: tongs, forks, spatulas, knives, one expert says many of us don’t have the essential tool….
Agri View: California Dealing With Citrus HLB
Everett Griner talks about how California is dealing with and controlling HLB in citrus in today’s Agri View. California citrus growers are nervous about the disease…
Citrus Disease HLB Detection and Quarantine in Orange County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed the detections of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus…
Western View: Visit to Citrus State Park
There’s a park in southern California that’s high on my list of places I want to visit someday. This park preserves the story of the citrus industry and its role…
Three Anaheim Trees Test HLB Positive
…the trees have been located in Southern California. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is working closely with elected officials and the community to educate residents. The outreach program…
Citrus Group Sues USDA Over Lemons
A group of California citrus growers has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The U.S. Citrus Science Council issued a press release claiming the rule to…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
The seasonal grilling period is poised to increase demand for meat, according to statistics compiled by Oklahoma State University. The Food Demand Survey found consumers’ willingness-to-pay for steak increased nine…
EPA E15 Volatility Restriction Among Regulations Requiring Reform
…maximum allowable RVP of conventional gasoline blendstock during the summer ozone control season. “Securing equal RVP treatment for all ethanol blends is our top priority this year,” said Dinneen. “Simply…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Calculator
…contributions from non-fertilizer sources such as groundwater, compost and legume cover crops Recalculates fertilizer rates as April leaf sample data and/or improved yield estimates become available during the season Can…
Almond Matters: Controlling NOW Populations Early
…to keep NOW pressure down. Wet weather this season created some access issues, but Lopez said growers didn’t miss this important step. “Sanitation is one of the most critical practices….
Global Food Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Month
…3.8 points (2.5 percent) from its value in April 2016. Strong export competition and expectations that global cereal availabilities will remain ample in the 2017/18 season continued to weigh on…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
…prevented planting. Trying to plant after June 1 is considered risky because it pushes harvest into the rainy fall season, which could hurt yield and quality if the crop gets…