Experts say Huanglongbing disease is such a problem because it can stay dormant in a tree for several years without symptoms while still being infectious and allowing psyllids to pick …
Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly
Although the rice crop is projected to be 25% less this season due to the drought, planting hasn’t had any hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers …
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the importance of commonsense immigration reform for California’s agriculture economy and rural communities. Secretary Vilsack was joined by President of the United Farm Workers Arturo …
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
Up to $12.3 Million in Grants and $57.8 Million in Loan Guarantees Available In Rural Energy for America Program WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced …
Psyllid Meeting and Field Day
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, along with other partners, will host an asian citrus psyllid meeting and field day on May 8th in LA County. Because of the …
Staying Vigilant About Ag Theft
Authorities want to remind growers to keep a look out for different types of theft on their property. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff 2 John Blenker says most theft can be …
Future Drought Complications
Unknown problems will likely be on the horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems …
Quiet Season for Psyllids
Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says California is doing a good job of staying vigilant during the bug’s less active season. Atkins said even with the positive news, …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 2
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
Market Round-up for Corn, Cattle, Hogs and Milk
Corn futures ended the session Friday 4 to 9-1/2 cents lower led by the nearby contracts. May futures ended at 494.0 down 9-1/25 while Dec futures dropped 5-1/2 cents to …
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County Ag Commissioner on Pesticides Near Schools
Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright reassures parents on agricultural pesticide use near schools. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: …
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the final 2012 Census of Agriculture results sharing a wide-range of information about what agricultural products were raised …