California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is hosting a series of grower town halls next week beginning Tuesday, October 8 in Coachella, followed by another on Wednesday, October 9 in Ventura, and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-27-19
…signed trade agreement with Japan, ‘Windows of Opportunity’ for summer cover crops, California leading the nation in specialty crop funding and details on the Organic Grower Summit session lineup. Tune…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…available to the fly. Also, adding lime or other citrus waste – because maggots don’t like it. Add dried pine needles. They take a little longer to break down, but…
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
…cartons. Survey data indicated a fruit set per tree of 319, below the five-year average of 366. The forecast takes into account conventional as well as organic production and includes…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…including California Citrus Mutual, California Dairies Inc., and the California Fresh Fruit Association highlighting the importance of repairing the canal. “This project was and is an opportunity for the State…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
A new report from Rabobank is tempering expectations for organic production as growth in the sector is beginning to slow. The six-page report “Organic Produce Premiums Under Pressure,” notes that…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has named Marcy Martin as the new president after operating under interim president Franco Bernardi for nearly a year. Martin brings 25 years of experience…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Citrus Research Board’s newest president, benefits of environmentally…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with Japan, the Organic Dairy Survey and how…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…vineyard. Presentations and breakout sessions will begin on October 29, featuring information on nitrogen and irrigation management as well as organic amendments. The day will conclude with a poster session…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…They have a history of helping farms around the country improve production by employing techniques that improve the organic content of the soil. It seems like a given – farms…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…own that includes some of their favorite plants and plenty of space for dust baths. Citrus can also deter chickens from your veggie garden. Use orange peels, essential oils, or…