…risk standard, how researchers are editing genes in citrus to combat HLB and a report regarding FSMA enforcement discretion for certain california crops. Tune in to the show for these…
Editing Genes in Citrus to Combat HLB
Researchers are working with the gene editing technology CRISPR to help citrus trees be more resistant to the disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Efforts continue on working to determine how the pathogen…
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree
…Tree With the right care, lemon trees can thrive in most homes anywhere in the world. Lemons are one of the most widely used citrus fruits in the world. They’re…
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
…Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand About the…
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
…January. The conventional avocados in the recall are labeled with “Bravocado” stickers and the organic fruit has “organic” and “California” stickers. AgNet West reached out to Henry Avocado Company for comment. The company said…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-25-19
…Riverside citrus program that received a sizable gift, a Ted Talk beekeeper that talked bee honey DNA and how growers got letters stating FSMA enforcement was nearing. Tune in to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
…report on how biologicals are not just for organic production and we’re talking about regenerative agriculture as a farming system. Also, you’ll hear part one of an interview with Tulare…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…as ‘sustainable’ as they tend to be lighter on the environment. That growth seems to be directly tied to organic production. “That is true. Increasing organic acreage is one of the…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…citrus conference was organized by the Citrus Research Board, UC Riverside, United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service as well as several citrus industry, state and federal government agencies,…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
…of California’s Integrated Pest Management website. There are currently 77 subjects on the new APHIS website including the Asian citrus psyllid, codling moth, fruit flies, and several animal and plant…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent findings of the Asian citrus psyllid in…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…one million acres operating under organic certification. The state’s organic sector is also supported by the only state organic program which works with the USDA’s National Organic Program to establish…
Western View: The Story of Shorty Harris
…View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. The Story of Shorty Harris Image credits: Ballarat, California/by Marriedtofilm at English Wikipedia – Transferred from…
ACP Found in Sacramento
…citrus trees in Sacramento are asked not to transport or send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. ACP quarantines are in place…