Agencies fighting huanglongbing want growers to know that simply abandoning an orchard is not an option. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Part 3: Adding Tamarixia to IPM System
Continuing our series updating tamarixia research, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us why the insect can’t be a stand alone control for Asian citrus psyllids. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
AgNeTVideo: Nick Lumbreas RTI-AG
Nick Lumbreras, Research Coordinator, and Kelsey McPhetridge, Research Assistant, discuss RTI AG research and the benefits to California agriculture. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Revised Quarantine Rules for Mandarins
Mandarin packinghouses in California can breathe a sigh of relief as of May 21. The CDFA and the USDA worked together to revise mandarin regulations under a quarantine. AgNet West’s …
Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of Tamarixia
Continuing our series on Tamarixia used in the fight against Asian citrus psyllids, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the efficiency researchers are looking for when the insect is used as …
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
Agricultural operators are encouraged to apply for funding of projects involving improved water savings and energy reductions in irrigation systems The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now …
Working with Growers on Abandonment of Groves
Southern California has a growing problem with abandoned groves that can become breeding grounds for Asian citrus psyllids and HLB. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Atkins says drought isn’t the only …
Part 1: Characteristics of Tamarixia on ACP
Continuing our coverage of the possibility of Tamarixia as a biological control for the Asian citrus psyllid, Taylor Hillman begins a series updating ongoing research on. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
USDA and Farm Bureau Co-host Meetings to Answer Farm Bill Questions
The new 2014 Farm Bill brought changes in conservation, commodity programs, crop insurance, rural development programs, loans, disaster programs, energy opportunities and much more. Many of these changes will take …
Agri View: Farm Thefts
Everett Griner talks about farm products having great value in today’s Agri View. Farm Thefts Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight
A growing trend in Southern California is making the bout against the Asian citrus psyllid and HLB disease even harder. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Detecting HLB Needs Improvement
The current test for huanglonbing is only effective for a tree that has been infected for some time. Researchers are looking for a better test to catch the disease sooner. …
FSA County Committee Nomination Period Opens Sunday, June 15
The election of responsible agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to ALL farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
Many consumers want to “buy local” and support their local economy with their purchases. When local food marketing opportunities exist for rural producers, they cause ripple effects throughout the rural …