Citrus industry members have a resource available to help combat the spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid using detection dogs. California walnut production is expected to decline by about 15 percent…
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
…CANINE DETECTION SERVICES Citrus industry members have a resource available to help combat the spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) using detection dogs. Canine-assisted ACP scouting has shown to be…
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
…and its vector, ACP. CDFA will be contacting commercial citrus growers, nurseries and packinghouses in the quarantine area, with information about the new requirements for moving bulk citrus fruit. A…
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
…a conduit to industry members for information related to ACP and HLB activities taking place. The CPDPP encourages all growers to interact regularly with their region’s representative. Curtis Pate will…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…(CPDPP) has been able to provide citrus growers throughout California with a myriad of scientifically supported management measures for HLB and the deadly pest, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). But…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry. The lack of availability is causing concern within the industry, as growers and shippers…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
U.S. officials are moving forward in addressing a dairy dispute related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A dispute settlement panel has been requested and established to review actions taken by…
Health Bite: Calories 101
What kind of energy can you put in your mouth? Any guesses?… It’s a calorie! Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Today we’re doing a crash…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an increase in funding for nutritional programs found in…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries bed covered with protective mesh from birds. / Shutterstock Aside from good soil, steady water,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s record export forecast but still no reason for…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board has approved more than $2.1 million in funding for a dozen research projects. A project out of Oregon State University looks to evaluate the…
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
Growing great collard greens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Collards are incredibly agreeable plants to grow. And, they work well in hot southern climates as well as…