…in the right circumstance. We recently interviewed a citrus grower in Ventura County, who was able improve his farm’s bottom line by substantially cutting his water usage. Every year he…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
…of an ongoing citrus survey centered on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is considering making changes to ag burn…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that…
MSOB: Not All Biopesticides Safe for Beneficials
…Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant;…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic produce sales topping $8.5 billion in 2020, why…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…retain medicinal properties and also preserves their flavor. They don’t taste like roses, but instead have a bright-yet-earthy taste, somewhere between flowers and citrus. Although these can be dried whole,…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…by Saturday. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks? About the Author Len…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…can function well in both conventional and organic production with the proper considerations. As an example, Cloyd and his staff conducted a greenhouse project looking to control western flower thrips….
The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon
…Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written…
MSOB: Worms in Space, How Nematodes Might Help Space Exploration
…of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing…
Hiding Things in the Garden Less Pleasing to the Eye
…the rich organic compost you’ll use in vegetable gardens—get yourself a few brown or black hoses. If the hoses are already in place, you can create a mottled effect on…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…supplies for communities. Signatories of the letters include Western Growers, American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, Groundwater Management Districts Association, and California Fresh Fruit Association. Altogether, the coalition represents…