…Affects in Crop Reports The Central Valley crop reports showed significant increases in total production value but that doesn’t tell the entire story. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs…
A Renewed Push for a New Way to Pay for Fighting Wildfires
Once again the Forest Service is having to take money from other activities to pay the skyrocketing costs of fighting this season’s wildfires. A Renewed Push for a New Way…
Avoiding Reintroduction After Eradication
…Agriculture Commissioner Greg Clark says the industry could declare eradication of the European grapevine moth by the end of next season. Clark says the concern at that point is reintroduction…
Drip Helps Dairies Decrease Contamination
…drip system would decrease those possibilities. Hannaford says they are still trying to iron out the details for winter crops, but for the summer season it should be extremely beneficial….
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
…still facing tough times when it comes to water. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says they expect somewhere around 15,000 acres of citrus to be removed…
Citrus Industry This Week: Groves Improving; Cost of Growing Oranges
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes several reports from last week’s Citrus Expo seminars and trade show in Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
Bud failure has been more of an issue for almond producers this season in northern California and management differs, depending on the age of the orchard. Depends on Orchard Age…
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…take him about five years to get back his numbers. “If we get good rains this winter and have a good season, I think you’ll see a lot more rebuilding…
Hot Temps Increase Bud Failure
…the growing season can increase that occurrence. Hot Temps Increase Bud Failure Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus Joseph Connell says the warmer temperatures could show damage on trees next season….
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…win $1000 in prizes. The top three winners were ultimately selected by teen chef, and FOX’s MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Three winner, Nathan Odom, who announced the results in a personal…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo Reports; Citrus Nutrition Day
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes several reports from Citrus Expo and details on an upcoming Citrus Nutrition Day. Want to learn more? Click here to…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…rainfall this season in eastern Corn Belt states could result in major crop losses, though Karlin noted there is still potential for record yields in almost all states west of…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…for the brunt of fire season in coming weeks. With fires threatening farms, ranches and rural communities, officials have been issuing red-flag fire danger warnings and urging people living in…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…