Agriculture

Citrus greening disease, also called huanglongbing (HLB), is a bacterial infection of citrus trees that results in small, misshapen and sour fruits that are unsuitable for consumption. The disease ultimately kills the tree.

General situation We are firmly into the 2020 season and the weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station Kings Co is running almost exactly on its 30 year average heat accumulation.

General situation We are firmly into the 2020 season and the weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the Merced area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.

General situation We are firmly into the 2020 season and the weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the Merced area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.

General situation Planting is well under way, if not complete for the main season crop. The weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.

General situation Planting is well under way, if not complete for the main season crop. The weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.

General situation Planting is well under way, if not complete for the main season crop. The weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.

General situation Based on limited local travel, it looks like planting in the Dixon/Vacaville Area is past its peak, if not done for the season. The weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern and we are looking at temperatures building from a relatively cool spring.

Proper pruning and tree care are important in most trees, including citrus and avocado.

JohnsonGrass-JG (Android) and JG-JohnsoGrass (Apple) are apps for your tablet or smartphone that provided useful information about the biology, identification and management of Johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense].