A failed field test has revealed a significant discovery about the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of Huanglongbing (HLB). Research indicates that the bacteria causing citrus greening can disrupt the…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how organic production goes beyond popular buzzwords and the USDA is starting up…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-08-24
…why some say a change in mindset is a critical aspect of converting to organic production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…highlighting strategies for organic fertilization planning in mature almond orchards. “While we covered some of this at [The Almond Conference], this is really an opportunity to dig into these topics…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…made possible by the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, addressing the urgent need to combat HLB and protect the citrus industry, which supplies 80 percent of the nation’s fresh citrus. Listen…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, Bayer wins in a California Roundup lawsuit, and citrus yellow vein clearing virus…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
…and equipment. Insect vectors include green citrus aphids, melon or cotton aphids, citrus whiteflies, and cowpea aphids. Currently, there is no treatment for the virus, so the best mitigation measures…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…steps to take along the way. Following a panel discussion on “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey” at the Organic Grower Summit, Trice emphasized the need…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…In a surprising development, Morgan said they achieved impressive results by adopting organic practices in conventional brassicas, revealing a need to rethink traditional approaches. “We had to move organic processes…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
Founder of Abundant Harvest Organics, Vernon Peterson shared his thoughts on regenerative agriculture at the Organic Grower Summit in Salinas. A Final Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…is to get a certification. We see that with organic. So, ‘okay, I’m going to be organic. I used to solve my problem with this, what’s the organic equivalent?’ The…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…$6 billion, the legislation would direct the USDA to prioritize purchases from beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers, small and mid-sized operations, agricultural cooperatives, organic producers, and those employing environmentally…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the upcoming Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule compliance deadline and we look at some…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reports on valley citrus growers preparing for the 2023 frost season and concerns…