Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…
Challenges in Targeting Curly Top Carrier
…leafhopper never stays in one location long enough for spraying to be completely effective. Gilbertson added that the insect will also sometimes be in different locations from season to season….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Joaquin County
…ACP and other insects out. 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…
AgNeTVideo: Monte Peckinpah on Asian Citrus Psyllid
Monte Peckinpah, sales representative for Valent U.S.A., discusses Asian citrus psyllid and the treatment options to control the spread of the disease….
Citrus Industry This Week: IMG Citrus Investments; Grower Tax Cuts
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on IMG Citrus investing in groves and a packinghouse as well as details on newly announced citrus grower tax…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Santa Clara County
…the quarantine area are asked not to transport citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. In addition to Santa Clara County, ACP quarantines…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased…
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Early Walnut Harvesting Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says some growers in Lake and…
Agri View: Try Again
Everett Griner talks about citrus greening still threatening the industry in today’s Agri View. Try Again…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
…Commissioner for Foods & Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The listening session is sponsored by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Reactions; HLB and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reactions to the first USDA citrus crop forecast of the season, information on bicarbonates, and new findings about root growth…
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
Courtesy: UC Davis Fire blight will be an even bigger problem for apples and pears for the 2015 season. Treatments Going Away Some antibiotics used to fight fire blight will…
Some Seeing Lower Pear Numbers
The warmer chilling period in northern California slightly affected pears this season. Some Seeing Lower Pear Numbers University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins covers pears in Sutter…
Farm-to-School – Northern California elementary school students to visit White House Garden
It’s carrot season at a school garden in Pittsburg, CA (Courtesy CDFA) Tomorrow, five students from the Pittsburg Unified School District in Contra Costa County will join First Lady Michelle…