…Bee-Friendly Restrictions California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says citrus growers are finding it hard to balance bee-friendly activities and necessary crop protections in their groves. Nelson says the increase…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…down,” Isom told growers. The 170,000-acre figure for planting came from a survey of growers. Isom said there was a 100 percent response from growers and the total could be…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Updates; Crop Forecast Today
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from the Citrus Growers’ Institute and information on how to hear the live citrus forecast today. Want to learn…
Almond Board: Spring Irrigation
With this Almond Update, we continue with helping growers through the drought. Almond growers need to think not only about this year – but the next few years – as…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…the federal government is providing zero allocation. In 2014 alone, the drought cost farmers $1.5 billion and caused the loss of more than 17,000 jobs related to agriculture. Almond growers…
Prevent Alternaria Before Rain
A late season rain like the one forecasted for California this week could cause nut growers problems with alternaria. But one expert says, there’s still time to treat. Sabrina Hill…
Petal Fall Districts for Fresno County
…District 1 and District 2.Commissioner Wright urges beekeepers in the County to move their bees which will allow the citrus growers to apply the necessary pesticides to protect their citrus…
Citrus Industry This Week: Diaprepes and HLB; Growers’ Institute Preview
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on the relationship between Diaprepes and HLB as well as a preview of next week’s Citrus Growers’ Institute….
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…cantaloupe, and 35 gallons to grow one head of broccoli. These numbers don’t have any real significance, because none of them represent water being wasted. With growers paying up to…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
…in the United States and other nations,” said Vilsack. “It will take continued collaboration with growers, state governments, and researchers to find viable solutions to end this harmful disease. Only…
Many Drip Lines Not Properly Flushed
…Tips for Flushing Drip Lines A recent workshop at the Center for Irrigation Technology showed growers some common mistakes they’re making when servicing drip lines. Education Manager Bill Green says…
California Prospective Plantings for 2015
…cotton in 2015, down 21 percent from the acreage seeded in 2014. In addition, growers were expecting to seed 110 thousand acres of American Pima cotton in 2015, down 29…
2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be Held
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites growers and others involved in the North Coast walnut industry to attend the 2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be held Wednesday, April…
Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, Ruben J. Arroyo, Announces 75% Petal Fall
…there has been complete petal fall in the citrus grove. All citrus growers, pest control operators, and beekeepers are reminded that they must comply with the regulations covering bee protection….