San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes HLB in citrus. A group of industry organizations has filed suit against the emergency safety standards that…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…funding and surveys for citrus pests will receive $225,000 in support. A project for developing tools related to the identification and detection of Graminicolous downy mildews has been approved for…
Almond Matters: Addressing Scale Management in Orchards
…will spread thick over everything, especially people that have organic blocks where there really isn’t any good treatment for that other than oil.” Growers can sometimes get effective management with…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…extended through July 15. Organic certification, replant self-certification and assignment of indemnity have also been extended through June 30. Increased flexibilities are also being afforded to Approved Insurance Providers when…
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus. Even though Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), the vector for huanglongbing disease, are…
The Western View: 2020 Is A Banner Year For Citrus
…Huanglongbing, is also known as Citrus greening disease. It has devastated citrus orchards around the world. It doesn’t just attack the crop, it kills the tree, and there is no…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
How to grow a Tangerine Tree no matter where you live. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Tangerine trees belong in the same citrus family as oranges,…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biopesticides Not Immune to Resistance Issues
…in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is encouraging industry participation in their brief labor survey. The data that is collected through the survey will be used in advocacy efforts on the state…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…get it, the safer the world becomes. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style About…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…around the base of trees to provide the root system with some insulation as the ground freezes. Citrus is especially agreeable to this. In most circumstances, pruning should be done…
Week in Review: Troubles with Truck Registration, Looking Ahead to Water Management Concerns
…California change now that a Democratic party is transitioning into national leadership? It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. The…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…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 only seven plant-based ingredients….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-16-20
…weather’s cooperation for the start of citrus season and learn tips to avoid animal activists from protesting on your farm. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…