…Orange County. The property, which included wetlands, was part of the Econlockhatchee River Hydrologic Basin and was in a designated protection area. Koontz agreed to preserve more than 11 acres,…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…the pest but not the disease. The ACP was first detected in California in 2008 and is known to exist in Ventura, San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles,…
Battling Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
…almond growers last week, and told them not to trust the May spray as their complete Navel Orangeworm management. He says the May spray is still valuable – especially when…
Preventing Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
Almond growers should take steps now to prevent a big problem with Navel Orangeworm this year. Sabrina Hill talks with UC Nut Advisor Dr. Gurreet Brar. Click to Open or…
Northern California Field Day
…fertilizing to navel orangeworm. UC Berkeley entomologist Robert Van Steenwyk is one of the experts on deck to speak. His topic – a new spray technique for walnut husk fly…
Beetle Causes Problems for Citrus Exports
…top importer of California navel oranges, to the amount of about $213-million every year added to California’s citrus industry. However, the Fuller Rose Beetle could keep our oranges out of…
Citrus Watch: Damage Reports Increase
…one-fifth of the mandarin crop and nine percent of the orange crop statewide was lost due to last week’s freeze. And, the rising cost of protecting the citrus crop is…
Mandarin Crop Looks Good
…County just days ago. But so far, growers are reporting little or no damage to the low temps. Mandarins are much more susceptible to below freezing weather compared to navel…
Orange Production Drops, But Not in CA
The US Department of Agriculture has released it’s forecast for 2012-2013 orange production. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA says production throughout the…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…or orange as a great way to round out a healthy plate. USDA has been in the food guidance business for well over 100 years dating back to 1894 with…