texas

Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Disease, Environment, Interview, Pest Update, Special Reports

…latest information, visit: Texas Farm Bureau https://texasfarmbureau.org/ USDA National Screwworm Information Portal https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm These websites provide current updates, maps, surveillance information, treatment guidance, and educational resources. Texas Barbecue and a…

San Diego Agriculture

San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future

DanAgri-Business, Avocado, Citrus, Economy, Horticulture, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Nursery crops, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

…San Diego County growers continue battling serious pest and disease threats, including the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease. The disease has devastated citrus…

California farmers

California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow

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…Todd Burkdoll, who outlined increasing pest and disease pressure tied to warming temperatures and recent spring weather patterns. Burkdoll warned growers to stay aggressive with scouting and early-season management for…

Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

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…Challenges and Market Shifts While Monterey County’s diversity helps stabilize its economy, individual sectors face unique challenges: Lettuce and Leafy Greens: Still the region’s top category, but disease outbreaks have…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

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…Leading efforts during California’s severe drought Launching the Healthy Soils Initiative Addressing pest and disease challenges Expanding market opportunities for farmers Supporting organic agriculture programs This experience gave her a…