…it gives the new system added benefits. Microsprinklers Proving Beneficial in Strawberries Ramirez added that several extra benefits from the sprinklers are intriguing to organic growers. Micro-sprinklers for Organic Production…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The detection of a single adult Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) found in a commercial citrus…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Fast Track; FDOC Planning
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the latest citrus crop forecast, a grower’s thoughts on the Fast Track program and a report from the Florida Department…
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
…citrus crop forecast will be aired “live” here on AgNet West on Friday July 10, 2015 beginning at about 9:00 a.m. June Citrus Crop Forecast USDA/NASS June 2015 Citrus Maturity…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…100 percent of the average market price. Producers also may work with FSA to protect value-added production, such as organic or direct market crops, at their fair market value in…
Citrus Industry This Week: Growers on Nanotechnology and New Varieties
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from growers on the subjects of boosting production with nanotechnology and thoughts on new varieties. Want to learn more?…
Workshop Explains Soil Water Tension Importance
…predict irrigations and save in the long run. The Center for Irrigation Technology at California State University of Fresno held an irrigation workshop for citrus and grapes last week, looking…
Central Valley ACP Update
…Valley citrus growers to attend the Citrus Growers Education Seminar in Exeter on July 1. There have been no Asian citrus psyllid finds the past six weeks in Fresno, Madera…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Round Table; Improving CHMAs
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River grower round table event and thoughts on how citrus health management areas (CHMAs) can…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Glazed Rack of Lamb
…Rosemary Sprig of Thyme 8 oz. Rack of Lamb Cut in Half 3 T Organic Butter Salt/Pepper 1 Cup Pineapple Juice 1 T Balsamic ½ Cup Raw Cream To get…
Citrus Industry This Week: Peach Report; Labor Update; FDOC Budget
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on growing peaches, an update on the citrus labor situation and details from the latest Florida Citrus Commission…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
…in Kern County. One Adult Asian citrus psyllid was confirmed on May 7, 2015 from a trap in a citrus tree in the Bakersfield College area (Panorama Drive / Eton…
USDA Announces Funding to Assist with Organic Certification Costs
…USDA connects organic farmers and businesses with resources that will ensure the continued growth of the organic industry domestically and abroad. During this Administration, USDA has signed four major organic…
Citrus Industry This Week: Growing Peaches; Crop Forecast; FDOC News
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a citrus and peach grower, details on the latest citrus crop forecast and news from the Florida…