Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes news of a major citrus theft, an update on Citrus Research and Development Foundation efforts as well as reports on…
Agri View: HLB Time is Limited
Vein yellowing in a greening-infected leaf (top); normal leaf on bottom Everett Griner talks about solving citrus greening in today’s Agri View. HLB Time is Limited Photo courtesy of USDA/APHIS….
New Steamer Helping Fight HLB
The University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center’s new citrus tree steamer was on hand at last month’s 2015 Citrus Expo in Florida. Steaming technology is being tested as…
Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest
…field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll told growers recent research is proving that carb-loading trees after harvest is important for tree vigor into the next season….
Fresno County Detects A Single Male Peach Fruit Fly
…feeds on the insides of fruits and vegetables such as: • Peaches and other soft stone fruit • Citrus • Tomatoes • Cucumbers • Eggplant A single fly does not…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…the harvest season. Steve Scaroni, whose company harvests fresh fruit and vegetables throughout California and Arizona, uses the H-2A program to hire harvest employees. He said his demand for H-2A…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
In some cases it can be valuable for almond growers to keep potassium levels up during the season to help post-harvest. Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season Cooperative Extension Pomology…
Citrus Industry This Week: Federal Promotion Program; Acreage Decline
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes news from the Florida Citrus Commission, a grower’s view on declining acreage and training opportunities for farm labor supervisors. Want to learn…
Agri View: Big Losses
Everett Griner talks about the entire citrus industry being affected in today’s Agri View. Big Losses…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
…of Spinach Chiffonade 1 Shallot diced small 2 Cloves of garlic minced to a paste Cooking Sensations Chipotle Garlic Season Serrano Chili Diced Small 1 Cup of Panko Breadcrumbs 1…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Controls; Nutrition Day; Thermotherapy
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on grower HLB controls, a citrus nutrition field day and thermotherapy. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…Val Dolcini. “Over the past several years, wildfires have increased in severity, intensity and cost as the fire season has grown longer, and drought and increased temperatures contribute to dangerous…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Citrus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing spinach citrus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 Cup Spinach ¼ Purple Onion Feta Orange…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…holiday season, when demand for eggs is at its highest. There is also concern that avian influenza will return this fall as wild birds suspected of spreading the disease migrate…