…not to allow sunburn. “It’s effective not only to guarantee a drier condition but also better penetration of any fungicide that is applied,” Torres noted. Whether it is organic or…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…by a coalition of farmers excited for the California hemp industry to develop, planting 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Los Angeles County with aims to expand further. As…
Western View: Honoring Old Bill
…of the honor. Western View: Honoring Old Bill I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-17-19
…wondering if citations were being issued, we have that answer. New guidelines for citrus growers around the state in preparation for huanglongbing disease. Brian German has the details on the…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about getting rid of grasshoppers in your garden the organic way. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grasshoppers can be a…
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
…if added to your garden. Such as claim # 1 – Claim #1: Adding eggshells is the ideal organic pest control solution for soft-bodied insects like slugs and snails. The…
Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
…of Ours. Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil When it comes to enriching the soil in your garden, instead of turning to chemicals and or even organic fertilizers, try using…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…California Citrus Mutual, Kenneth Melban of the California Avocado Commission, and Mike Montna from the California Tomato Growers Association. Several Californians have been appointed to APAC, including Rayne Thompson from…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
The Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series, hosted by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and the University of California Cooperative Extension, is scheduled to begin in a few weeks. This year’s…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…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 a newspaper and has written for…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…Collins is the President of SoCal Farms, which recently planted 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Antelope Valley. As an alfalfa and cotton grower, Collins sees the availability of…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…development facilities and more than 65 active ingredients. “As a new, independent agriculture company, we are intently focused on disciplined investment in innovation to deliver above market organic revenue growth…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-04-19
…trade mission, and more information is becoming available on the latest trade mitigation package. AgNet West also hears from the Citrus Research Board about the organization’s annual Citrus Growers Educational…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…control mites with natural predators. “Actually over the years we have come to make that a standard practice,” General Manager Dave Peck said. “Whether we are growing organic or conventional, we…