California Citrus Mutual reported this morning on their Weather Watch that this is just the beginning of the cold temperatures for crops. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
Southern Stanislaus County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of two ACPs within the City of Turlock. The quarantine also takes in …
Bumblebee Intelligence
Cathy Isom explains why the bumblebee is no longer getting a bad wrap for having a one-track mind. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
Once again the forecast called for a hard freeze across the San Joaquin Valley Saturday night that, fortunately, did not materialize. Temperatures across the San Joaquin Valley were manageable, ranging …
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
Comment Period on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling Extended Until May 10, 2016 In direct response to requests from the public, the FDA has extended the comment …
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
A huanglongbing (HLB) technology summit earlier this month stressed the need for citrus growers to take Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and HLB prevention strategies seriously. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
USDA Shares 2015 Results
USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Chairman Conaway Statement on Agreement Reached at 10th WTO Ministerial Conference
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the multilateral agreement reached at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. “I appreciate the efforts …
Drone Registration Rules Announced
Drone registration will soon be mandatory. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday recreational users of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, must register their systems with the federal government. Anyone …
ACP Quarantine in Northern San Mateo County Includes Portion of San Francisco County
A 64-square-mile quarantine is in place in northern San Mateo County for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). The quarantine was established following the detection of two psyllids within the cities …
HLB Products Bombarding Growers
HLB products and cures are popping up left and right and it can be challenging for growers to decipher what’s credible. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the …
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
Eating healthier foods could help lower-income people better control their diabetes. That’s according to a recent pilot study by University of California San Francisco and Feeding America. Cathy Isom tells …
Freezing Temperatures not Bad for Valley Citrus
While freezing temperatures were predicted throughout the Central Valley this week, a decent cloud cover created a strong inversion layer in most citrus producing areas, helping to keep grove temperatures …









