A portion of Madera County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one ACP northeast of the City of Madera, in the …
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today begins its celebration of the International Year of Soils to highlight the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient …
Six Cold Nights do Little Damage to Citrus Crop
Overnight low temperatures are forecasted to moderate tonight and gradually rise for the remainder of the week. Six nights of critically cold weather kept growers busy protecting California’s $2.4 billion …
As of January 1: Cold Weather Not Damaging to State’s Citrus
Forecasted lows did not materialize New Year’s Eve/Day but cold temperatures prevailed throughout citrus growing areas requiring frost protection as early as 10 PM New Year’s Eve. The counties of …
Agri View: Hired Hands
Everett Griner talks about migrant farmworker complaints continuing in today’s Agri View. Hired Hands Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Forecasted Cold Temps Fail to Materialize
Tuesday evening forecasts and dew points all pointed to a critical night with significant lows into Wednesday morning but temperatures remained well above trigger points for the San Joaquin Valley …
CA Citrus Growers Will Spend New Year’s Eve Protecting Crops
It could be a very long New Year’s eve for many citrus producers in California. Gary Crawford has more on the start of the freeze watch. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB and Cold Temps; Rucks on Rootstocks
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on freeze temperatures and HLB as well as a nurseryman’s views on trial rootstocks. Want to learn more? …
Doing Your Homework on New Soil
Doing as much research as financially possible on lands before planting will pay off in the long run. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Citrus Industry This Week: Big Citrus Planting; New FAWN Feature
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a large Peace River Citrus Products planting and a new Florida Automated Weather Network feature that can help citrus growers. …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 19
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, 2014 in review with Agriculture Secretary …
Citrus Industry This Week: Freeze Prediction and Protection
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information to help growers prepare for a freeze. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the …
Soil Sampling Changing with Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation systems are changing how some common practices like soil sampling need to be done. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
More Protection for Specialty Crops
More protection is available for crops that traditionally have been ineligible for federal crop insurance. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …