…County, the heart of the Central Valley citrus industry. Batkin said there is a possibility the bug could be “hitchhiking” on big citrus deliveries from southern California to the Central…
New Ant Control for Growers
During the 38th Annual California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) convention, BASF announced the availability of Altrevin™ fire ant bait insecticide. Recently registered for almond and citrus growers, Altrevin…
Nursery Netting to Fight Citrus Psyllid
Nurseries follow new guidelines for preventing citrus psyllid. To learn more about the Asian Citrus Psyllid, CLICK HERE to go to the Citrus Research Board’s website. Click to Open or…
CA Citrus Growers Want EQUIP Measure Pushed
California Citrus growers want the 2012 Farm Bill to include EQUIP funds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EQUIP Measure Would Help Citrus Growers
California Citrus Mutual is urging legislatures to pass the new farm bill with funds for air quality improvement and the EQIP measure. AgNet West reporter Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
USDA Releases Citrus Crop Forecast for 2012-13 Season
For a full rundown of this morning’s release of USDA’s 2012-2013 Citrus Crop Forecast, including California production numbers, CLICK HERE for the completed form with several years of data for…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition; and Joel Nelsen, president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual. • Perspectives on farm policy and the 2012 Farm Bill will be offered by…
Could Dogs Detect Citrus Greening Early On?
Gary Cooper visits with Florida dog trainer Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs can detect citrus canker early. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Provides Funding
…combat citrus pests, the development of detector-dog surveillance programs in certain high-risk agricultural states, and targeted invasive species public outreach. The FY 2012 funding plan, list of selected projects, and…