…curly top virus. The BLH samples submitted have not yet been analyzed, and results will be reported next month. Sticky traps were given out to growers and PCA’s. The Program…
Almond Board: Continue to Consider Bee Health
In today’s Almond Update, Danielle Veenstra discusses how growers can continue to consider bee health even after bloom. Almond Update for March 5…
Area-Wide Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid
…strategy would be enacted. It’s important for growers now to begin organizing themselves for area-wide management in the future. Growers and pest control advisors can find more information at www.CitrusInsider.org….
Port Backup Creating Opportunities for Thieves
…the orchard; only this time they came prepared. Freezing temperatures hit citrus growers hard last year and the cold was devastating to Thomas’s winter crop. This winter has been a…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
California is often referred to as a “sue happy State” for good reason. At the 2015 Citrus Showcase growers will hear from Brian Leahy, Director of the Department of Pesticide…
Sending farmers to Mars
Would you go to Mars if you knew there was no way you could come back? Western View: Go to Mars <Song: Space Oddity> The Mars One project is a…
Weed Resistance Developing Faster than Research
Growers around the state are seeing more weed resistance to treatments and experts say research can’t keep up. Weed Resistance is Growing Experts are recommending that farmers concentrate on rotating…
Upcoming Product Showing Results in Tomatoes
…a wide range of products used to reduce damage on tomato plants from nematodes. Nunez says the results spoke for themselves and growers should look forward to the product release….
Past Practices Responsibility of Present Farmers
Higher nitrate levels in groundwater reservoirs are partly due to farming practices from decades ago, yet reflect poorly on today’s growers. Responsibility of Present Farmers Nitrates in groundwater is what’s…
Citrus Strong – Citrus Mutual – Citrus Matters
…focus exclusively on the power of public awareness in fostering a sustainable and profitable future for California citrus. Citrus growers are battling against the dangerous citrus pest Asian citrus psyllid…
Growers Can Help Protect Bee Health
Becky Langer, Director of the Bayer Bee Care Program, talks with Sabrina Hill about bee health and how growers can help protect bees. Becky Langer – Bayer Bee Care Program…
Tomatoes on Drip Might Need Added Potassium
…tomato crops that are being irrigated with drip lines. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Gene Miyao says growers should be monitoring potassium levels and be prepared to supply it if needed….
What ‘Potential to Discharge’ Means to You
The term ‘potential to discharge’ is causing concern amongst growers when it comes to reporting irrigation practices to area water coalitions. What is ‘Potential to Discharge’ Local water coalitions mailed…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…for growers seeking innovative solutions,” Reno said. “Our team of experts will be available to help growers identify the right solutions to help get them to their yield goals in…









