This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes an update on new plantings at Peace River Citrus Products, a report from Southern Gardens Citrus on block management, and…
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…Court ruling in the battle between the estate of landowner Coy Koontz, Sr., and the St. Johns River Water Management District. The case stemmed from Koontz’s plan to develop 3.7…
Critical Reactions to House Vote
Critical reactions are continuing to come in, after the House voted against the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act Act of 2013 with a vote of 195 to 234…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…of Congressman Costa. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, would have provided the certainty needed for Valley agriculture to thrive and continue producing the…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding House Defeat of the Farm Bill
“The American Farm Bureau Federation is highly disappointed the House did not complete work on the 2013 farm bill, the ‘Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.’ It…
Breaking News: House Rejects Farm Bill
The House of Representatives rejected the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Act of 2013 with a vote of 195-234 this afternoon. We will have more information as…
Strawberry Mite Management Symposium
Growers are invited to learn more about mite pest management in strawberries next week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report The University of California Cooperative…
Battling Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
…almond growers last week, and told them not to trust the May spray as their complete Navel Orangeworm management. He says the May spray is still valuable – especially when…
UC Davis Weed Day Next Month
…of the many of weed-control field trials currently underway at the university, followed by demonstrations and discussions from staff and students about current research projects. Weed Day is July 11th….
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…as quickly as possible after coming to the Central Valley back in January. He’s bringing together a number of experts for the symposium. They’ll discuss pest problems, disease management, rootstock…
Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
…weed pressure, from the cover crop covering over the surface layer of the soil and losing less evaporation from the warmer days. Under the minimal till, we’ve applied about two…
No-Till Cotton Production
…management, using crop covers, and water conservation at a field day in Western Fresno. Cropping systems specialist with the University of California, Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell organized the event and shared…
Field Days Coming Up
…management. And on June 4th, avocado growers can attend a seminar titled “Weed and Feed Your Avocado”. It’s at the San Luis Obispo County Cooperative Extension Auditorium. Growers will learn…
Full Interview on Bayer CropScience 150 Years
Bayer CropScience is celebrating 150 years in business. Hear Sabrina Hill’s full interview with the company’s Strategic Business Management Lead – Horticulture, Rob Schrick. Click to Open or Download Audio…