Several different agencies met in Fort Pierce, Florida last month to better coordinate efforts to address HLB. Representatives from the Citrus Research Board (CRB), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…be conducted. Many industry groups such as California Citrus Mutual are encouraging farmers to schedule a review to garner a better understanding of the coming requirements. About the Author Brian German…
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…snake oil salesmen. I’m Disgusted Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…much. We’ll just have to wait and see. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
2018 CA Agricultural Leadership Class Selected
…California Olive Ranch, Gridley Steven Filter, Filter Farms Inc., Live Oak Cherie France, Homegrown Organic Farms, Visalia Daniel Hartwig, Woolf Enterprises, Fresno Alyssa Houtby, California Citrus Mutual, Visalia Betty Lindeman,…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Sacramento County
…in the past. Originating in Asia, the Oriental fruit fly is known to attack over 230 kinds of fruits and vegetables including different types of citrus, walnuts, prunes, tomatoes, and…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…regulations will increasingly impact California’s citrus industry. According to his figures, California citrus growers will pay an average of $701 per acre per year, or $203 million annually statewide. The…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…Industry, as well as more information about the Citrus Research Board, may be read at www.citrusresearch.org. Read the full report: Impact of Regulations on California Citrus Source: Citrus Research Board…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Image credit: Corn Palace-2011 – American Pride/by Leif Rogers – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…the product is still commonly used in wine grapes, cotton, and citrus, with many growers noting it is the only effective material to combat certain pests. About the Author…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…potatoes, rice, citrus and other crops that are better equipped to tolerate heat and drought, produce higher yields and resist a myriad of diseases and pests. Crops with greater resistance…
California, What Are You thinking?
…for tho people to come to their senses? I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Agri View: Farm Losses from Disasters
…thing for anybody. Period. Farmers in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, are still counting their losses from 3 devastating storms that struck last year. How many citrus groves, rice fields, pecan…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…and fruits attract loads of birds, bees, and butterflies. It’s important to know that not all types of fruit trees thrive in all environments. For example, citrus trees will struggle…