With welcome rain continuing to fall, trail visitors may have to be patient for a blossom season that could start a little later than usual this year. Projected to be…
Oakdale Area Added to ACP Quarantine in Stanislaus County
…backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport or send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. ACP county-wide…
Snowpack: What a Difference a Year Makes
…states we are currently about halfway through the snow accumulation season in the West. A comparison of snowpack conditions now versus those of a year ago reveals some significant contrasts….
Agri View: Cost of Food
…prices are climbing. Not even orange juice is safe, with a citrus greening disease causing bitter fruit and low production. Even coffee is stressed, according to Waking Life Espresso cafe…
Citrus Industry This Week: Progress with HLB Bactericides; Water Farming Success
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on the progress of using bactericides against HLB and newly approved water farming projects. Want to learn more? Click…
The California Kitchen: Balanced Juice with Southwestern Flat Iron A La Plancha
…Garlic Season Rosenthal Olive Ranch Modena Italian Balsamic Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Balanced Juice with Southwestern Flat…
The Western View: Rain
…so long. But now, several months into our rain season, the ground is drinking it all in just like it used to, and the water is welcome. El Nino is…
Combining Detection Methods for HLB
Indirect testing could help catch huanglongbing disease early in a citrus tree, but experts recommend using a combination of detection methods for management of the disease. Combining Detection Methods Current…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Fresno County
…send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. ACP county-wide quarantines are now in place in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino,…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
By David Boule’ This winter growing season marks the 140th anniversary since the Washington navel orange was first picked and enjoyed in California. Its success and heritage – by way…
HLB-Positive Psyllid Detected in LA County
The Citrus Pest Disease and Prevention Program (CPDPP) reports an HLB-positive Asian citrus psyllid has been found during routine trapping in southern California. From the CPDPP’s website Citrus Insider: The…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Spraying Solutions; OJ Marketing Changes
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an interview with Phil Stansly on HLB spraying solutions and information about the upcoming Florida Department of Citrus orange juice marketing strategy…
Sanitation Key for NOW, No Matter the Nut
It’s well known now that navel orangeworm (NOW) isn’t just a pest in almonds anymore and sanitation is the key for walnut producers to help reduce next season’s NOW pressure….
Agri View: Bad Economic Year
…Farm Income Forecast “As one growing season comes to an end and another lies on the horizon, USDA continues to seek out new and innovative ways to expand opportunity for…