The citrus crop forecast showed a 2 percent drop from last month in all oranges for California. In total, the U.S. all-orange forecast for the 2016-2017 season dropped 3 percent…
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
…frequency of the monitoring, Henderson said. Daddow would sometimes bring along his wife or his son during one of his shifts, usually at night. With this being the slow season…
Harvest Update, ACP and Marketing at Citrus Showcase
At this year’s Citrus Showcase, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelson talked to AgNet West about how the rains are affecting the season. Big crowds gathered at the showcase…
Citrus Tarping Regulation Delayed
A new tarping regulation for citrus loads has been put on hold by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ag leaders say the industry should still make plans…
Almond Matters: Bloom Weather Brings Issues
…to what extent until later in the season. The weather has not cooperated entirely with almond bloom this season. “We started out with bloom down in the south valley and…
Agri View: Citrus Disease Eradication
…states citrus producers are fighting a losing battle. The disease caused by the imported Asian Citrus Psyllid continues to destroy thousands of acres of Florida’s citrus groves. The whole industry…
Snowpack Water Content Remains Far above Average
…(201 percent of average) respectively. State Climatologist Michael Anderson said the winter season has been “historic,” especially in the central and southern Sierra where elevations are higher and where snowfall…
Tarping Fines Could Be Costly
…citrus loads to be tarped or fully enclosed as they travel through the state. “There were new compliance agreements that were mailed out,” Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Grower…
FCFB: No Water Announcement Is ‘Completely Unacceptable’
Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) issues statement on water supply for county’s federal water contractors Statement by CEO Ryan Jacobsen: “Mother Nature has provided a bountiful precipitation season-one that will…
Citrus Showcase This Week
According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), this year’s Citrus Showcase will include a tarping demonstration and marketing discussion along with the latest information for the industry. CCM’s Citrus Showcase March…
Citrus Tarping Started March 1
As of March 1, 2017, all citrus loads traveling throughout the state of California have to be tarped. This regulation aims to reduce the accidental transportation of the Asian citrus…
National Strawberry Day
…in chocolate! While the best season for strawberries is from late April to August, now might be a good time to scout out strawberry festivals and pick-your-own farms. Or plan…
Some Brazil Soybeans Very Muddy
…a normal growing season. Mato Grosso is facing its wettest harvest in five years. Insect and weed problems have multiplied after the recent heavy rains, making soybeans more challenging to…
Largest Ag Producers Changing Crop Protection Plans
…One-third of growers say insecticides and fungicides for soybeans and corn are their most undecided products heading into the planting season. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….