The final citrus crop forecast of the 2015-16 season, issued by Mark Hudson, USDA Agricultural Statistics Board, is up 2.5 million boxes for California, now at 54.5 million boxes. The…
Forecasting Temperatures Easier Than Rain
…does climatology studies and they look at seasonal scale predictions their skill is much higher with temperatures than precipitation,” Jones says. “We have seen over the past couple of decades…
Considerations for Codling Moth Treatment
…damage earlier in the season low,” Symmes says. “It’s also important to remember that any materials used up until this point in the season, particularly for coddling moth control, can…
Foodkeeper App Improved
…grilling season, USDA is recognizing improvements made to the U.S. food safety system during the Obama Administration, which are some of the most significant updates made since the 1950s. USDA’s…
Monitoring Anthracnose After Wet Spring
…season. Monitoring Anthracnose After Wet Spring The increase in precipitation this winter and spring in some areas of the state has advisors monitoring possible issues in almond orchards. “One that…
NOW Pressure Looks Low in Almonds
The increased rain we saw this winter, compared to previous years, may help control NOW pressure in almonds this season. Advisors warn however that growers can’t get complacent. NOW Pressure…
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook
…2015/16 citrus crop at 8.52 million tons, down 6 percent from 2014/15. While Florida remains the main citrus producing State, its production levels are expected to decline 17 percent this…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
…marketing season for pecans is from the beginning of October to the end of March. However, growers have been able to extend the marketing season by using proper storage methods,…
Knowing Salt Levels in Water and Soil
…extracts water.” Bianchi says growers should know what the salt levels are in both. “Measuring both is an important thing to do right now, especially early in the season, to…
National Orange Blossom Day
…slight citrus flavor to any dish! Fragrant orange blossoms offer multiple health benefits when prepared correctly to make a tea or orange blossom water. Some of the advantages may include…
Agri View: Home Preserving
…hosted by the University of Georgia ® It’s Berry Season! Some of us are in the middle of it, some have seen strawberries come and go for this year, and…
Climate Smart Israel – Delegation Update
…measure water flow in citrus trees as well as stem growth and contraction; thermal imaging and drones to detect real time irrigation needs; automatic traps to monitor pests and real…
HLB-Identified Trees Tested, Most Negative
…ran them through the standard real-time PCR test, which is currently the only USDA-approved detection method for HLB. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) announced that the analyzed…
Pacific Region Fruit and Nut Review
…domestic due to quality concerns. Florida Citrus In the citrus growing region reported, daily high temperatures were about average for this time of the year. All reporting stations had highs…