…met, he met it like a man.” I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…bees for pollination such as almond and citrus growers. Listen to Symes, talk about her journey from student to CEO and what her company is doing for the industry below….
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…a bad plan that needs to be derailed. 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….
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…and California Citrus Mutual are doing what they can to fight the legislation that would have a serious impact on California agriculture. “The problem for us is, our rates are…
The Western View: Efforts to Split California
…View from AgNet West. I’m 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….
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the 2018-19 budget which provides a significant amount of funding intended for citrus protection. The budget will allow the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Concludes with Packed House in Exeter
The Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series presented by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and University of California Cooperative Extension concluded in Exeter on June 28, with over 200 growers, pest…
Homemade Organic Pest Control
…other critters out of your garden. Neem Salt spray Mineral oil Citrus oil and cayenne pepper Soap, Citrus oil and water Eucalyptus oil Onion and garlic spray Chrysanthemum Flower tea…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…major issues that growers are concerned with, along with presentations on best practices for managing citrus trees. The day began with important information related to Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
…including efforts to confront Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB), as emergencies so that treatment programs could continue as scheduled. The ruling allows certain invasive pest programs to continue…
California Citrus Industry Has Substantial Economic Impact
A report that was recently published demonstrates that the California citrus industry has an economic impact of $7.12 billion. The study commissioned by the Citrus Research Board (CRB), ‘Economic Impact…
Slimy Slugs Bugging Your Garden
…way to lure the snails into these spaces is to put a little food out for them to nibble on. Try old cabbage leaves or citrus peels. I’m Cathy Isom……
Agri View: Crop Prospects
…So, the image of citrus only should be blotted from a lot of people’s mind now. Other Southeastern states will plant a lot of soybeans and corn. These are predictions…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus Expanding Thanks to Research
Everett Griner talks about citrus farming in Georgia expanding in today’s Agri View. Everett explains what research has done for Georgia citrus. You know, many people thought that citrus business…