Reports from the field say citrus was unharmed over the weekend as growers patrolled orchards last night. California Citrus Mutual Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby said temperatures in many…
CDFA Looking to Fill Committee and Board Vacancies
There are two vacancies that need to be filled at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The first open position is with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
…industry. “Regulations in California increase per-acre production costs for citrus by about $700 per acre. That’s a big number. Furthermore, citrus is disadvantaged because its labor intensive,” Babcock said in…
Improving LREC for Better Community Engagement
…agricultural production and specifically the citrus industry. “We’d like to put in an eating area and an amphitheater and just really expand what we do in terms of outreach about…
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
…can predict the outcome. The unintended consequences could be catastrophic. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us online at www.citrusindustry.net. Sponsored…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
…the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
…their hives. That’s because of new legislation passed with the support of The California State Beekeepers Association, The Almond Board, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and other groups. The new law…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…Farm Bill which dedicated research funding for citrus. “The trust fund language is a significant win for U.S. citrus growers,” says CCM President Joel Nelsen. “It’s critical for the future…
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…take active measures to make the forest safe for human habitation again. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine, Visit us on…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has launched the California Citrus Network as a means to address industry concerns through a collaborative approach. The new website will be another…
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
A magnified photo of tamarixia radiata, a tiny stingless wasp utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid program. The actual size of the wasp has been compared to fleas or particles…
Numerous ACP Found Near Visalia, California
A large population of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) and nymphs were found in an older residential area northwest of Visalia, California, last week. With multiple life stages of ACP found,…
Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success
…peel by customers. They say the fruit isn’t as easy to peel as a Cutie and a knife is still needed. Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success About…