The almond harvest is heading into its final stages for this season. We spoke with Fresno County almond grower Gino Favagrossa, who says this year was a bit different. Click…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…of introducing more ACP to our County.” The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for…
Fall Citrus Meeting
The fall citrus meeting is coming up next week in Tulare. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Tulare County Agricultural Building….
AgNet West E-news: New ACP Discovery; Water Meetings; Specialty Crop Grants
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the new Asian citrus psyllid discovery in Tulare County, water meetings, and specialty crop block grants. Click here to…
Citrus Industry E-news: Grower Reactions to Bee Issue, Acreage Decline
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes grower views on the bee issue and declining acreage, among other topics. Want to learn more? Click here…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
The annual Citrus Crop Forecast from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will be broadcast live at 9:00 a.m. (PDT) Friday, October 11 on this website, www.AgNetWest.com, for growers in…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…safety benefits and training programs; growing community food systems in underserved neighborhoods; online irrigation nitrogen management tool for cool season vegetables; and research to mitigate impacts of invasive pests. In…
California Ag Headlines for September 25
…You’ve probably seen the commercials, with dancing pistachios or celebrities cracking open the nuts. Wonderful Pistachios is kicking-off the fifth season of its iconic “Get Crackin’” campaign, celebrating the unique…
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
A new Asian citrus psyllid was discovered near the Tulare County town of Exeter, and the ACP quarantines in Tulare and Kern Counties are expanded. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
New ACP Found Near Tulare County Town of Exeter
…huanglongbing (HLB), also known 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…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…is of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect…
California Agriculture Headlines for September 24
…citrus growers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Members of the citrus industry gathered Monday in the Tulare County town of Dinuba, to get the latest information on the…
How to Spot Asian Citrus Psyllids
…they need to look very closely at new growth. He says there’s another citrus pest which is often confused with Asian citrus psyllid, called the citrus leafminer. He says the…