…travel inside citrus trees. Huanglongbing, which has devastated citrus trees in Asia and South America, was detected in Florida in 2005 and has since led to a 75 percent decline…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…to reach herds on horseback. Pear orchards in Lake County have been flooded. Citrus fruit harvest was temporarily delayed. The storms brought large amounts of rain to Santa Barbara County…
Botryosphaeria Concerns Rise with Wet Weather
…growers this season. “(Botryosphaeria) particularly comes after drought years when you have lots of rain. You have a lot of dead wood out there … The fungus has survived in…
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) will hold meetings in the southern Central Valley about coordinated Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) treatments. Organizers said communication between growers is essential…
Seeds to Sow After the Frost and Snow
…squash can be started indoors now, then transferred to the outdoor garden later once the frost and snow are done for the season. Other veggies that don’t mind the chilly…
Midweek Valentine’s a Boon for Growers
…Allan Nishita was seeing at Sacramento wholesaler Flora Fresh Inc. “It’s a tough time. A major holiday during this winter season, growers are affected by the weather,” Nishita said. “It…
Almond Matters: Bloom Imminent, Disease Concerns Rise
…a little different than we’ve seen in awhile.” Fungal diseases aren’t the only complications rains can cause this time of the season. Simple access to orchards during these rains will…
California Cattlemen File Lawsuit Against Fish and Game
…the price. So, we really just want to have the species delisted. It’s not so that we can have open season on wolves, but so that we can have reasonable…
Almond Matters: February Means Bloom Time
…about issues the rain can cause. “If these storms keep coming…managing diseases that are important during the bloom period could be a big consideration during this growing season,” he said….
6 Things to Know About EPA Review of Pyrethroids
…including: sites of application; formulations; application methods and equipment; maximum application rates; frequency of application, application intervals, and maximum number of applications per season; and geographic limitations on use. 4….
Rain Proves Need for Storage Projects Progress
…of the National Weather Center turned heads at the Citrus Research Board’s annual convention. Dunklee, who is the main weather forecaster for California Citrus Mutual (CCM), said this winter would…
Agri View: Hard Choices
…are parts of our country where labor shortages have had an impact on harvesting. Now, as planting season approaches, farmers are, in some places, are already trying to line up…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…cover-crop forage seed to almond growers so they can plant it, improve their soil and improve the health of their bees,” he said. “This season, with all of the rain,…
Fresh Winter Produce
…many of your favorites may be hard to find. To get the most for your money, do your research and buy foods that are in season while avoiding those that…