There really is nothing better than home-grown oranges, straight off the tree. The citrus tree is grown in subtropical regions, but can also be grown in containers both indoors and…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s citrus crop forecast, farm tech investments more than…
California Citrus Forecast Unchanged, Just Below Last Season
The United States Department of Agriculture‘s California citrus numbers remain unchanged from last month. The National Agricultural Statistics Service‘s Bill Curtis announced May’s Citrus Crop Forecast. All of the data…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…bitter to swallow,” said Pidduck. “It’d be a bad year if we just relied on lemons.” The overall citrus market has taken a significant hit with the closure of schools,…
The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online
…news story. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online About the Author Len…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…good reasons for some of those policies we’ve put in place,” California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer told AgNet West. “But when you look at the trade context and you…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…Californians – indeed, all Americans – need to appreciate. Ag Workers, Thank you for your service. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
The citrus industry lays out the type of impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the market and its effect on growers in this week’s review. Farmworkers may be…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
…Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Western View ~ Farmers’ Markets About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
…made to further protect California’s citrus, COVID-19 concerns as production season ramps up in Fresno County, and an EPA report that shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. Tune…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall A slight change in California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine rules should further help fight against the…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California Citrus Mutual is helping the industry protect…