…organic dates and sells them in their store, at local farmers markets and online. The courses are held in two 90-minute blocks. This allows each attendee to choose two different…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
…a royal funeral, financed by local businessmen, and 30,000 people lined the streets to honor the cortege. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View sponsored by Citrus Industry magazine….
Consumers See ‘Organic’ and ‘non-GM’ Food Labels as Synonymous
A study by Florida State University shows consumers regularly mix up food labels. Florida State University’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences says consumers mix up foods labeled “organic” and…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
The maker of a film called Food Evolution, supported by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, says his documentary shows how easily misinformation can overwhelm objective analysis. Scott Hamilton Kennedy…
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…your words of wisdom. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Easy to Grow or Forage Lettuce
…Buying a small rubber band’s worth of organic kale, or spinach can be somewhat expensive. So to save a few cents or more, it makes sense to grow your own….
Building Your Own No Dig Garden Bed
…building one. The easiest and least labor-intensive method is sheet mulching – or the lasagna method. Layer upon layer of organic material atop the soil. This creates a raised bed…
Benefits of No-Dig Garden Beds
…Beds Imagine a garden where you never have to lift a shovel, dig into the ground and turn up the soil. You just create your garden by piling organic matter…
Western View: Devastating losses in Wine Country
…gofundme.com – they will share your tax-deductible donation with several verified campaigns. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine….
Optimism at the California Citrus Conference
The Citrus Research Board held their annual California Citrus Conference on Wednesday in Visalia. The entire citrus industry was invited to the event to hear updates on some of the…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…The grants are funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). “Organic farming is one of many approaches to making American agriculture sustainable…
Grow Kale in the Winter
…be high in nitrogen, as well being rich in organic materials. The best time to plant kale is when the soil is between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. As colder…
More HLB Discoveries in Southern California
…infection. The department has also put a hold on nursery stock and remains in communication with bulk citrus operations. Growers are being encouraged to contribute to coordinated treatments and to…
Clean with Natural Cleaning Ingredients
…ingredients. And chances are, you already have Baking Soda, Vinegar and Citrus Fruits – such as limes, lemons, grapefruit, and oranges. These magical and natural wonders can handle everything you…