…use, cover crops in between their cash crops in the summer, but because this field is in transition to organic, our grower cooperator was really interested in looking at the…
Citrus Season Recap with CCM’s Casey Creamer
At the California Citrus Mutual 2019 Citrus Showcase growers, researchers, water enthusiast and more gathered to discuss top topics for the future of the citrus industry. The citrus showcase highlighted…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
General Mills recently made the announcement that the company will be continuing to invest in regenerative agricultural practices. The company will be partnering with multiple organic and conventional farmers, as…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…to, delimiting the infestation area, and managing outbreaks of exotic plant pests; $450,000 to conduct citrus pest surveys for citrus commodities; $425,000 to survey for Asian defoliator moths; $406,319 to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-28-19
…impact of California’s citrus industry and how NASA technology is helping estimate water from snow.Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Exploring the Economic Impact of California’s Citrus Industry
The California citrus industry is valued at nearly $3.5 billion with over 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres throughout the state. The size and scale of citrus production has both direct…
The Western View: The Hidden Treasure of Barstow
…to find out what a place is all about. 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….
Saving Kitchen Scraps for the Spring Garden
…bits, or pulverized and added to the soil. The garden loves citrus rinds (organs, mandarins or clementines) and the rinds are a good distraction for slugs. Shells are great for…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
Several research projects continue at UC Riverside, evaluating different strategies for better detection of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). One of the Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialists, Monique Rivera is looking into…
Western View: The Moon Trees
…page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at citrusindustry.net. Western View: The Moon Trees About the Author…
Central Valley Citrus Growers Manage through Mid-Season Freeze
Temperatures once again fell below freezing across the Central Valley citrus belt last night with overnight lows around 28 in the coldest areas. Growers report running wind machines in order…
ACP Update from UCR Citrus Day
The recent Citrus Day at the University of California Riverside offered important updates on some of the more pressing matters in the industry. Branch Chief of Pest Detection and Emergency…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-08-19
…is fighting for truth about fake meat and get an ACP update from the recent annual citrus day. Also in the show, you’ll hear from the 2019 World Ag Expo…
Western View: Why So Much For Gasoline?
…that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at citrusindustry.net. Western View: Why So Much For Gas? About the Author Len Wilcox…