Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of…
Particle Size Does Matter
…of any WG copper formulation. The result: better coverage and better disease control. And, ChampION++ delivers all that with less environmental load than high dose copper products. Listed for organic…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…take active measures to make the forest safe for human habitation again. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine, Visit us on…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
…The diversity of organic farming operations can complicate matters when it comes to addressing specific industry concerns. “I call it ‘commercial organic’ agriculture. We’re not hobby farmers, we grow large…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has launched the California Citrus Network as a means to address industry concerns through a collaborative approach. The new website will be another…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…– $979,978 North-South Institute, Davie, Florida – $584,632 Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education Corp, Manhattan, Kansas – $999,300 Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden, New Bern, North Carolina – $281,659…
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
A magnified photo of tamarixia radiata, a tiny stingless wasp utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid program. The actual size of the wasp has been compared to fleas or particles…
Get Covered With the Right Formulation
…agricultural use are based on copper hydroxide as the active ingredient, and two products have OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) approval for use in certified organic production. “Copper hydroxide is…
Numerous ACP Found Near Visalia, California
A large population of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) and nymphs were found in an older residential area northwest of Visalia, California, last week. With multiple life stages of ACP found,…
Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success
…peel by customers. They say the fruit isn’t as easy to peel as a Cutie and a knife is still needed. Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success About…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
Organic production has grown significantly in recent years and that growth of the industry has created some concern for the future. Long time organic growers want the industry to remain…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…and breakfasts and small crafts. “Not putting all our eggs — literally — in one basket.” Kivirist also noted that growth in the organic, and small-farm sectors have helped to…
Molossia: Nation Building on a Tiny Scale
…that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Image credits: (right) Border sign, Harmony Province/By Kevin Baugh or someone acting…