…pest to citrus. Not only is it a threat to agriculture but to the individuals with citrus in their own yards. We want to emphasize citrus fruit is safe to…
False Huanglongbing Report in Central Valley
News reports out of Tulare County have erroneously speculated that a citrus tree in the area may carry the incurable plant disease huanglongbing, or citrus greening. The tree in question…
Citrus Industry This Week: Land Prices and Trends; Steam Thermotherapy
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes details on citrus land values throughout Florida and an update on steam use in the grove for treating HLB. Want to learn…
Tornado Myths
The 2015 tornado season has started slowly, but deadly. Knowing the truths about these storms could save your life. Cathy Isom talks about the misconceptions or myths surrounding tornadoes. Tornado…
Process for New Psyllid Tools Too Long
The fight against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) has stressed the need to get new products out into groves for use and citrus leaders say that isn’t happening fast enough….
Treatments ‘Buying Time’ for Psyllid Research
…for Psyllid Research Industry leaders told growers at last month’s Citrus Mutual Showcase that they have never been able to fully control the ACP. Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
Citrus Frustrated with Bee-Friendly Restrictions
…Bee-Friendly Restrictions California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says citrus growers are finding it hard to balance bee-friendly activities and necessary crop protections in their groves. Nelson says the increase…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…look at the value of the crop, the amount of water you have.” The cotton was planted in mid- to late March and the season is off to a great…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Updates; Crop Forecast Today
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from the Citrus Growers’ Institute and information on how to hear the live citrus forecast today. Want to learn…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has California All Oranges at 50 Million Boxes
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington, D.C., reported the April citrus crop forecast and gives California all oranges at 50 million boxes and grapefruit at 3.8 million boxes. Citrus Crop Forecast USDA…
The California Kitchen: Marinated Skirt Steak with Grilled Mushrooms
…1 Cup Siracha Sauce 1 LB Skirt Steak Medium Diced Salt/Pepper Cooking Sensations Garlic Season Button Mushrooms To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West….
Prevent Alternaria Before Rain
A late season rain like the one forecasted for California this week could cause nut growers problems with alternaria. But one expert says, there’s still time to treat. Sabrina Hill…
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
…during wet years for use during dry years. “These policies imposed on us now, and during wet seasons of the past, are leaving our families, businesses, communities, and state high…
Petal Fall Districts for Fresno County
…District 1 and District 2.Commissioner Wright urges beekeepers in the County to move their bees which will allow the citrus growers to apply the necessary pesticides to protect their citrus…