Courtesy: UC ANR Recent psyllid management meetings sought input from the citrus industry on ways to control Asian citrus psyllids and the spread of huanglongbing disease. The Asian citrus psyllid…
New MyPlate Resources for Families
MyPlate has new resources for families working together toward a healthier lifestyle. It’s that time again…back-to-school season is upon us. It’s an exciting time of year for kids, offering a…
The California Kitchen: Eggplant Baba Ganoush
…Onion 2 T Garlic 2 Cup Garbanzo/ Chickpeas Beans 3 T Olive Oil 2 Cup Season with 2 t Cayenne 1 T paprika 1 T Dry Cilantro Salt/Pepper ½ Cup…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…for this year’s crop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated the state’s 900,000 bearing acres will produce 2.05 billion pounds of almonds this season. That’s up nearly 8 percent from…
APHIS Accepting Applications for FY 2017 NCPN Cooperative Agreements
…and that would help develop and maintain a comprehensive, cohesive, and efficient clean plant network. Historically, NCPN funded specialty crops have focused on grapes, fruit trees, citrus, hops, berries, roses,…
Agri View: Equipment Sharing Plan
…the time, the machinery typically sits in barns, idle until the next season, like most of the $248 billion of equipment owned by farmers across the country. FarmLink, based in…
Application of Dicamba on Cotton and Soybeans Is Unlawful
…That means any dicamba application during the growing season is against the law. Use on cotton and soybean fields are restricted to pre-plant or post-harvest burndown applications only. Missouri has…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 California Drought for Agriculture
…agricultural water districts, and public announcement from main water contractors indicate a surface water shortage of 2.6 million acre-foot of water for agriculture during the 2016 irrigation season mostly for…
Crop Production Forecast
…at 7.60 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2015-2016 season, up 1 percent from the previous season. Area harvested totaled 6,900 acres, down 900 acres from the previous year. Production…
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
…season has been excellent, with a good range of sizes, said Chris Zanobini, executive director of the California Pear Advisory Board. But growers and packers say the crop is also…
Two More Trees Identified HLB-Positive
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program says two additional trees have tested HLB-positive in Southern California. The trees were not in close proximity to each other; however, both are…
U.S. Orange Juice Production Declining
…citrus canker and citrus greening, as well as pressures from urbanization in parts of Florida. Meanwhile, exports of juice have remained fairly constant over time, while imports have increased in…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
California non-citrus fruits and nuts: In Madera County, apricots and pluots were harvested. Orchards continued to be mowed and/or sprayed for weeds. In Fresno County, growers reported continued mitigating practices…
Multi-Party Water Exchange Will Benefit Donner Lake
…Donner Lake during the popular summer season to the minimum allowed by the Indenture Agreement. To maintain Donner Lake levels as high as feasible through August, the California Department of…