An impressive tree grinding demonstration showed growers the possibility of capturing organic matter from orchard removal. University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted the event where IronWolf…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…Contract Price addendum is available online atwww.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/organics/cpa_eligibility.html. More information on risk management tools available for organic farmers can be found on the RMA organic crops website. Visit www.usda.gov/organic to learn…
Options for Managing Vine Mealybug
…says there are a few options available for management and timing is key for those applications. Daane added growers can purchase natural defenses, for integrated pest management systems and organic…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…grapes, hops, berries, citrus, roses and sweet potatoes free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year 2016, though funding…
Citrus Industry This Week: Less Stressful Production; Success with Microbes
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes steps to less stressful production and information about how microbes are making a difference in Doug Holmberg’s grove. Want to learn more?…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a revised drought relief water bill that puts California one step closer to comprehensive water policy reform, according to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelsen….
No Change in USDA’s California Citrus Crop Forecast
…to 700,000 boxes, bringing the overall Florida tangerine total to 1.5 million boxes. February Citrus Crop Forecast February USDA Citrus Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. The next…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…fruit, making it unfit for consumption. To eradicate the infestation, properties within 200 meters of the detection are being treated with fruit fly food bait mixed with an organic formulation…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
USDA Awards $20 Million in Grants for Citrus Greening Research Orange tree leaves with some symptoms of Huanglongbing, or citrus greening, for which there is no known cure or commercially…
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
Two new studies on the costs and returns of growing romaine hearts and organic spinach have been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center. Sample costs to…
First-ever UC ANR Newsmakers Seminar at World Ag Expo
…research and outreach efforts in California, such as the spread of Asian citrus psyllid, dealing with El Niño and limited water resources, GMOs in the food supply, and more. Fine…
Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony
…in bloom by March (weather permitting) the Blossom Trail is a self-guided tour through eastern Fresno County featuring a panorama of blossoming stone fruit orchards and citrus groves alive with…
Oakdale Area Added to ACP Quarantine in Stanislaus County
…backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport or send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. ACP county-wide…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…website of Uncle Matt’s Organic orange juice, once a tree is infected, there is no cure. It’s already devastated millions of acres of citrus crops throughout the United States and…