…and a third less water than before. They also report fewer weeds and better tomato quality. The soil organic matter (SOM)—the living portion of the soil that turns crop residue…
California Citrus Carry Over from October Forecast
…Crop Forecast USDA/NASS Citrus Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here…
Monitoring Plant Metabolism to Detect HLB
…Department of Technology at the University of California, Davis, is looking at the metabolism of citrus trees and analyzing changes as indicators of stress and disease. Plants’ metabolic pathways change…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…the bacteria from infecting new citrus trees, ARS scientists developed a molecular system to prevent the insect, known as the Asian citrus psyllid, from feeding on the citrus sap, preventing…
Vertical Gardening
…From choosing a nutrient-rich potting mix preferably made from organic compost. And seeds purchased from local farmer’s markets or local seed banks. For grow pots, you can use things such…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…Russian thistle and some Bassia. BLH counts were 1-4 adults per sweep. This area was also being monitored as a possible location to conduct organic trials, however, the counts were…
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Pest
…pest responses over the past couple of years have a very large commodity presence,” he said, citing efforts to combat pests threatening citrus crops and winegrapes. “We really wanted to…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee on Ag Statistics
…state agricultural organizations, organic agriculture, local and regional food systems, and agriculture-related business and marketing experts. Members serve a staggered two-year term and can serve up to three terms for…
HLB Positive Finds Rise to 30
…and Agriculture is reporting that two more citrus trees have tested positive for the deadly huanglongbing disease in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County. The Citrus Pest and…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…ranchers who give proper care to their animals. Further, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle removed high-profile rancher Kevin Fulton from the national council. Fulton, who runs an organic grazing operation, was…
UC Releases New Cost Study for Growing Almonds
…and two studies on almonds grown in the northern San Joaquin Valley. The northern San Joaquin Valley studies use conventional and organic production methods. Free copies of this study and…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
An arsenal of weapons to combat the deadly citrus disease huanglongbing was described to growers attending the California Citrus Conference in Exeter. Hosted by the Citrus Research Board, the event…
Agri View: Imported Insects and Diseases
…a monthly copy of Florida’s most widely circulated Citrus magazine. I know very little about citrus farming and even less about citrus diseases. But I can tell you that disease…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…them is GrandyOats, an organic foods company located in a former elementary school in Hiram, Maine. In 2015, it received a $20,000 REAP grant to install a renewable energy system….