Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2 through 8, 2015, as “National Farmers Market Week.” The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. Sponsored ContentParka Helps …
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect …
Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB Detection
A second case of the citrus disease called huanglongbing (HLB) was confirmed in California on July 10, and routine psyllid surveying led to the detection. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus …
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Agri View: Eat Your Fruit
Everett Griner talks about fruit consumption decline in today’s Agri View. Eat Your Fruit Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
AgNeTVideo: Thermotherapy Field Day
Thermotherapy Field Day, July 9 Whitaker Groves, Grand Island, Florida Jef Whitaker, owner and host of the event With 50 growers in attendance, Dr. Reza Ehsani provided a demonstration of …
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. …
Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast of 2014-15 Season Has Changes on Oranges
The final citrus crop forecast was released by Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. today. Hudson reported changes in California Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast July …
Citrus Industry This Week: Total Tree Health to Fight HLB; Grapefruit Survey
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from University of Florida’s (UF) Michael Rogers who maintains total tree health is key to fighting HLB and …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection In Santa Clara County Expands Quarantine Into Alameda County
Following the detection of an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) within the City of San Jose, the existing quarantine has been expanded to include an additional portion of northwest Santa Clara …
Agri View: No End in Sight
Everett Griner talks about citrus greening still growing in today’s Agri View. No End in Sight Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Local Residents Urged To Declare Why “Citrus Matters” To Los Angeles
California’s citrus industry is threatened by the Asian citrus psyllid, a tiny pest that can transmit the world’s deadliest citrus disease, Huanglongbing (HLB). Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower HLB Estimates; Replanting ‘Loser’ Blocks
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from University of Florida economist Ariel Singerman regarding growers’ estimates of HLB-affected acreage and a discussion from Peace …
Invisible ‘Barcode’ Helping Traceability
Some technology in the agriculture industry is looking at an old problem in the food supply chain. Food safety and traceability has always been a heavily debated topic, but as …