Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes more reports from the recent Citrus Expo seminars. Topics include growers replanting, psyllids and nutrition, disease weapons and nursery technology….
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
…Dust (Ground or Blended almonds Not a paste) Chipotle Garlic Season 3 T Organic Pastures Raw Butter Melted 1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Honey 6 T Brown Sugar 1 T…
New Drone Hitting Market Soon
An company called Aussley Associates caused quite the buzz at the 2015 Citrus Expo in Florida last month. Business Management Developer Henry Kotula was showing attendees the company’s new drone…
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
…Affects in Crop Reports The Central Valley crop reports showed significant increases in total production value but that doesn’t tell the entire story. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs…
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
…still facing tough times when it comes to water. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says they expect somewhere around 15,000 acres of citrus to be removed…
Citrus Industry This Week: Groves Improving; Cost of Growing Oranges
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes several reports from last week’s Citrus Expo seminars and trade show in Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Rickert own and manage Prather Ranch (Shasta County), a diversified cattle and certified organic rangeland business. The business includes a feed yard, slaughter facility, retail meat and beef by-product outlets,…
Organic Avocado Production Increasing
Although still a small percentage of the industry, organic avocado production continues to increase. Organic Avocado Production Increasing At a recent avocado meeting, research showed a continued increase in organic…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo Reports; Citrus Nutrition Day
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes several reports from Citrus Expo and details on an upcoming Citrus Nutrition Day. Want to learn more? Click here to…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…and now we have some people afraid of our food. They’ll pay dearly for anything labeled organic and GMO-free, and turn their nose up at the conventionally grown product even…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…square mile per week. The new release area is approximately 59 square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad,…
Positive Results Continue for Micro-sprinklers
…beneficial during planting. Hannaford says the system also provides a lot of benefits after planting to help growers protect the crop and it can be especially beneficial for organic growers…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; GM Citrus; Fruit Drop Counter
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a new fruit drop counter developed by University of Florida, reports on genetically modified (GM) citrus and Citrus Expo updates….