…for California. Hudson also reported the drop in the numbers was due to fruit drop. Citrus Forecast December USDA/NASS Citrus Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. The January…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. ACP county-wide quarantines…
Citrus Industry This Week: Indian River Crop Update; Irrigation Scheduling Methods
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information about the USDA releasing US-1516 Citrus Rootstock, a crop update with Doug Bournique, and a discussion with Kelly Morgan about irrigation…
Heifer Gift
…us about the gift that not only gives, but can transform a family this holiday season, Heifer International. Heifer Gift You can do that by giving a gift – such…
Agri View: Satsuma Oranges
It looks like the Satsuma Orange is making a comeback. The small tasty orange was never a part of the citrus industry. It was grown mostly in North Florida and…
Calif. to Host Informational Sessions on the Food Safety Modernization Act in January
…Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), California Grain & Feed Association (CGFA), and Western Growers Association (WGA). For more…
Greater HLB-Resistant Rootstock Released
…Dr. Kim Bowman, in collaboration with or support from industry partners, including Florida Citrus Research Foundation, Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council, and Florida Citrus Research and Development Foundation. Dr….
HLB Summit Updates California Growers
…a bacterium that can be transmitted by an insect called the Asian citrus psyllid or by grafting infected plant material. HLB symptoms in citrus include asymmetrical, blotchy yellowing of leaves,…
Temperatures Positive for Citrus
…this winter, it could mean good things for the Valley’s citrus crop. California Citrus Mutual will continue to release statements following cold weather incidents for the remainder of the season….
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
Courtesy: UCANR Leaffooted bug has re-emerged as an issue for almond growers over the last two seasons and researchers say there is a specific time for California producers to monitor…
Plan Ahead for NOW Management
California growers can help reduce navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure next season by taking advantage of predicted El Nino rains. Plan Ahead for NOW Management Wet weather is predicted for California…
Reducing Food Waste
Cathy Isom tells us how we can give thanks this holiday season by reducing the amount of food we waste. Food waste According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, One third…
Porksgiving
Cathy Isom tells us how people are giving back to others who give this holiday season, in the name of pork. Giving pork recipes Yes Thanksgiving. A time spent with…
Citrus Industry This Week: Greening-Resistant Trees; HLB Dialog
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information about new research developments from the University of Florida on HLB and a letter to the Citrus Industry editor from Bill…