DECEMBER CROP COMMENTS – CALIFORNIA The grape crop, which accounts for 88 percent of the 2014 United States utilized grape production, is down 12 percent from the previous year. The …
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Emphasis on military veterans and limited-resource farmers Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden (USDA) announced more than $18 million in grants to educate, mentor, and enhance the …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns; Federal Marketing Order
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River citrus growers forum and the pros and cons of a potential federal marketing order …
Agri View: Questionable Pesticide
Everett Griner talks about another environmental challenge in today’s Agri View. Questionable Pesticide Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
A portion of Fresno County along its border with Tulare County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of three ACP in one …
Citrus Industry This Week: OJ Marketing Order; Psyllid Populations
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from the Florida Citrus Commission and information on psyllid counts. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and …
Agri View: Beekeeping Boom
Everett Griner talks about beekeeping still a growing business in today’s Agri View. Beekeeping Boom Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Size and Quality Issues
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes details from the latest citrus crop forecast and a grower report on fruit size and quality issues. Want to learn …
Take the Guessing out of Applications
Researchers are using adult moth traps to help monitor for navel orange worm. Researchers believe that proper monitoring and sampling will help determine how and when to treat against any …
Fruit Size and Drop Factors in Citrus Crop Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washing D.C. issued the January Citrus Crop Forecast today. Hudson stated that fruit size was a factor and drop was somewhat a factor in the change in …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns about Fruit Size and Quality
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a grower forum and information on whether to use irrigation for freeze protection. Want to learn more? …
ACP Quarantine in Madera County
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 …