…began coddling moth sprays. Pistachio bloom was increasing as trees continued to leaf out. Citrus tree bloom continued. Nets were placed over mandarin trees to prevent pollination from bees. Citrus…
2014 Winter Wheat Production Forecast
…thousand, resulting in a yield of 2.4 tons per acre. 2014 Winter Wheat Production Forecast The wheat growing season in California began with a lack of significant precipitation. This held…
Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy; Fruit Drop; Citrus Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a grower using thermotherapy, fruit drop information and the latest citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more?…
FID’s Drought-Shortened Water Deliveries Will Begin June 1
…May 1 forecast predicts a 32% runoff but also assumes normal amounts of precipitation would occur for the rest of the season. “We don’t think that’s likely to happen, especially…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…for an Emergency loan extends to September 15, 2014. “California farmers and ranchers have felt tremendous impacts from drought this season, with severe limitations on water supplies,” said FSA State…
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…Agriculture and Consumers Services), Texas (Texas Citrus Pest and Disease Management Corporation), and California (Citrus Research Board and California Department of Food and Agriculture) to coordinate the fight against citrus…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Had No Changes for California
Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS in Washington DC delivered the May Citrus Crop forecast. For Florida, there was a slight increase in the Non-Valencia oranges reported of 300,000 boxes. California had…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Funding Updates
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on what citrus research projects are being funded and who is helping decide how to spend the money. Want…
California Representative Appointed to Citrus Subcommittee
…citrus research, extension, and development needs, engages in regular consultation and collaboration with USDA, and provides recommendations for research and extension activities related to citrus disease. The new members will…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, with $76.8 million available in FY 2014. Citrus Disease Subcommittee: A subcommittee has been formally established within the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics…
Rice Growers Forced to Make Tough Decisions
As the planting season wraps up for rice growers, many farmers had to make tough decisions this year. Montna Farms has lands in three different areas supplied by water from…
HLB Research Looks at Better Detection
…it up and transmit it to other plants. Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says new research is looking into a better testing system. HLB Research Looks at Better…
Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly
Although the rice crop is projected to be 25% less this season due to the drought, planting hasn’t had any hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers…
Psyllid Meeting and Field Day
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, along with other partners, will host an asian citrus psyllid meeting and field day on May 8th in LA County. Because of the…