Drought in the Golden State is resulting in an already above normal wildfire season for California, and potential for high activity in the Pacific Coast states this summer. Wildfire Concerns…
Citrus Industry This Week: Psyllid Control; ‘Evolution’ of HLB
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on using neonics for psyllid control on young trees and thoughts from a grower on the “evolution” of…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…on as we move into the typical winter flu season for California poultry. We are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. In the meantime, commercial as well…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
…Residents 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. In addition…
2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight
So far the 2015 cantaloupe season has been near perfect, and that’s exactly what producers needed after the challenges they saw last year. 2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight The…
Temperatures Creating Early, Desirable Cantaloupe Crop
…the abnormal temperatures so far this season is a welcomed sight for the cantaloupe industry. Producstion is the earliest it’s been in 30 years and Zwillinger says the crop looks…
The California Kitchen: Bison and Corn Chili Relleno Casserole
…and skin and seeds removed and Diced 2 T Cooking Sensations Original season 1 LB Ground Bison Seasoned 1 Purple Onion Diced Small 2 Cup Raw Corn 2 Cup Parmesan…
New Psyllid Find in San Luis Obispo County
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The detection of a single adult Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) in an insect trap in…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Forum; Price Concerns; Tree Conditions
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a summary of a grower forum on HLB as well as grower reports on price concerns and tree conditions. Want…
More Areas Considering County-Wide Psyllid Quarantines
San Luis Obispo might be the next area to go to a county-wide quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). County-Wide Psyllid Quarantines The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Corn Succotash
…Wine 1 T Garlicky Garlic Season Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Southwestern Corn Succotash For this and many…
Easy Ways to Help Psyllid Management
Experts are asking citrus growers for a couple specific operations when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) area-wide treatments. Easy Ways to Help Grower Liaison Statewide Coordinator Bob Atkins…
Participation Critical for Psyllid Treatments
Asian citrus psyllid area-wide treatments are only effective with high grower participation. Participation Critical for Psyllid Treatments ACP area wide treatment meetings are going on around the state. The point…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Nutrition Keys; Grower on Land Values
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the “four Rs” of citrus nutrition and a grower’s viewpoint on land values. Want to learn more? Click here to…