Kern County Citrus Bloom Announced

Taylor HillmanCitrus

…blossoms and reduce the potential of serious pesticide damage to the bees. All citrus growers, pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas….

First Group Testing ILRP Nitrogen Reporting

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Water

…include joining a coalition group, obtaining coverage as an individual grower under general WDRs, or obtaining an Individual Permit. The coalition groups work directly with their member growers to assist…

Identifying HLB From Bacteria Proteins

Taylor HillmanCitrus, Pest Update

Courtesy: UC ANR New research could help citrus growers identify huanglongbing infected trees earlier by identifying bacteria proteins rather than the bacteria itself. Identifying HLB From Bacteria Proteins The California…

Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture

DanAgri View

…citrus growers experimented with large truck tires on tractors in 1928. Harvey Firestone became interested and in 1932, fitted large, low-pressure tires to an Allis-Chalmers U owned by farmer Albert…

How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?

DanEnvironment

growers choose to plant. Growers who consider trends in climate change may choose different cultivars rather than different crops, such as a walnut variety that requires fewer chilling hours. Lee…

ACP Treatment Areas Key for HLB Fight

Taylor HillmanCitrus, Pest Update

Courtesy: UC ANR California citrus growers have been forming ACP treatment areas for some time and Florida growers shared the importance of that communication in controlling Asian citrus psyllids (ACP)….