A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Western snow pack less than needed Saving bees and other pollinators Expanding trade for …
Agri View: Child Labor
Everett Griner talks about child labor, and how far it should go in today’s Agri View. Child Labor Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, …
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
Nevada-California Ranchers to Benefit Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a ground-breaking commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accelerate and focus conservation efforts that will benefit ranchers …
Part 5: Little Side Effects to Tamarixia
Continuing our series on using the Tamarixia bug as a biological control for Asian citrus psyllids, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us if there are any side effects to a …
Governor Brown Commemorates California Pollinator Week
Pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in producing much of our food supply. Pollinators also provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary …
Public Needed in HLB Prevention
The California Department of Food and Agriculture needs your help to fend off Huanglongbing disease. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains how important it is to report signs of the disease. …
Almond Board: Late Season Irrigation Vital
As almond growers look toward next year’s crop, how they managed this year’s small supply of water could make a big difference in yields. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentParka …
Part 4: One Difficulty in Tamarixia Research
There is one issue researchers are having with studying Tamarixia as a biological control on Asian citrus psyllids. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman continues our series. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus …
Floriculture Crop 2013 Summary
Value of All Production: The 2013 wholesale value of floriculture crops is up 1 percent from the 2012 valuation. The total crop value at wholesale for the 15-State program for …
California Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Workshops
Do you have questions about the programs in the 2014 farm bill and how you can benefit from them? You are invited to workshops to get the answers to your …
Safe Nutrient Management
What are the best ways farmers can practice safe nutrient management, and educate the public about such practices? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality …
Abandoned Groves Become Liability
Agencies fighting huanglongbing want growers to know that simply abandoning an orchard is not an option. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit …
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 ContentParka Helps California Citrus …
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 ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember …