…As of late last week, China is no longer accepting citrus shipments from California – due to the finding of the citrus disease brown rot in several shipments. So far…
New Citrus Research Board President
…at the California Citrus Research Board, or CRB, in about six weeks. He has a long history of working with the citrus industry in Florida, and brings with him experience…
New Leader for Citrus Board
…the California Citrus Research Board as its new president on June 1. Keck’s citrus experience includes fighting the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease in Florida. He also served as…
April Named “Invasive Pest Awareness Month”
…with many pests, the most devastating of which include the light brown apple moth, glassy-winged sharpshooter, and the Asian citrus psyllid. The pests aren’t limited to the ag industry, but…
Beetle Causes Problems for Citrus Exports
…have said they will work with the California Citrus Industry on the matter– however they are changing some of the pest control methods allowed. Citrus industry leaders are still working…
Fruit Growers Seeing Higher Prices
…and pears have seen the biggest increase, while prices for processing oranges are also up due to the citrus crop problems in Florida. Strawberries and seedless grape prices are also…
Secretary Ross Optimistic about CA Ag
…future of California agriculture. Other speakers included California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger, Joel Nelsen with California Citrus Mutual, Richard Matoian, Executive Director of American Pistachio Growers and several others….
Weather Means Worry For Growers
Weather experts say Western growers should be prepared to deal with more water supply issue this growing season. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
United Fresh 2013 Convention And Tour
…Fresh convention, taking place May 14-16. The Fresh Impact Tour will begin in Delano with a kick-off luncheon hosted by United Fresh Chairman David Krause, President of Paramount Citrus. Other…
Concerns in the Bee Industry
…full unedited interview with Westervelt, click here. It’s bee season, and bees are now headed from Florida to California to pollinate our almonds. But, there are some pretty serious concerns…
Year-Round Integrated Pest Management
…list of what you should be doing to protect your crops throughout the season. There are 25 year round IPM programs… from Alfalfa, Almonds, Citrus, Cotton, Lettuce, Peaches, Tomato just…
Biggest Tomato Crop in CA History?
…officials also point out that tomato yields have increased while acreage has actually decreased in our state. The tomato growing season usually runs for about seven months starting in May….
AgNeTVideo Report: Fresno County Blossom Trail
…pretty early in the season, so there aren’t flowers on the trees yet. Growers say in just a couple of weeks, the trail will be popping with color. For more…
Blossom Trail Celebrates 25 Years
…it is still a little early in the season, the trees are still without blossoms, but organizers and growers say in just a couple of weeks, the trail will be…