…He says growers will need to monitor the trees to make sure they’re getting the right amount of water, and that there is a specific time in the season to…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Round Table; Improving CHMAs
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River grower round table event and thoughts on how citrus health management areas (CHMAs) can…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…program is intended to help alleviate pressure on water supplies and protect delta farmers against deeper curtailments as the summer growing season progresses. The state water board approved the proposal…
Citrus Industry This Week: Peach Report; Labor Update; FDOC Budget
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on growing peaches, an update on the citrus labor situation and details from the latest Florida Citrus Commission…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
…in Kern County. One Adult Asian citrus psyllid was confirmed on May 7, 2015 from a trap in a citrus tree in the Bakersfield College area (Panorama Drive / Eton…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
…of Spinach Chiffonade 1 Shallot diced small 2 Cloves of garlic minced to a paste Garlic Season Serrano Chili Diced Small 1 Cup of Panko Breadcrumbs 1 Egg Sauce ½…
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
Almond growers waiting for rains before starting dormant season leaching programs could be hurting their trees. Programs Starting Too Late Less rains during the season means more water with varying…
FID: “No ‘Regular’ Farm Water Deliveries To Be Made”
…diversion of water will be assessed. As a further penalty, any violator will lose all surface water diversion privileges during the 2016 season. “We’re definitely experiencing history being made,” said…
Citrus Industry This Week: Growing Peaches; Crop Forecast; FDOC News
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a citrus and peach grower, details on the latest citrus crop forecast and news from the Florida…
Some Citrus Nurseries Building for Future
Some nurseries dealing with citrus stock are building exclusionary facilities for more reasons than one. Building for the future Nurseries can face significant challenges if they fall under an Asian…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…crop development two weeks ahead of normal. Peaches – The California Freestone crop is forecast at 260,000 tons, down 8 percent from last season. Growers reported full bloom occurred approximately…
Citrus Grower Grouping Causing Some Problems
A third category of citrus tree growers can cause some challenges for Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) protocol treatments around a new trap find. Grouping Causing Some Problems There are two…
USDA/NASS May Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
…for May which Hudson reported this was due to utilization. May Citrus Crop Forecast USDA Citrus May Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. The June USDA/NASS citrus crop…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Citrus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California spinach citrus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 Cup Spinach ¼ Purple Onion Julienne…