The USDA Agricultural Statistics Board will not be meeting this week. Employees have been told to cancel travel arrangements to Washington, DC. There will be no citrus forecast released on…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…of farmers and buyers will share tips and experiences selling at a variety of scales and through a diversity of venues. For more information, click here. It’s harvest festival season,…
AgNet West E-news: Almond Harvest; Fresno ACP; World Dairy Expo
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the almond harvest, the Asian citrus psyllid found in Fresno County, and the World Dairy Expo. Click here to…
Pear Meeting This Month
There’s a meeting coming up for pear growers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report California’s pear season is winding down, and many growers are reporting that it’s been a…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…California Citrus Research Board. “Agricultural research needs to be readily available, relevant to what we need as growers, and responsive to overall industry needs,” said Craig McNamara, president of the…
Citrus Industry E-news: Good News for IFAS Center; Citrus Forecast Info
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes an update on the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center and information on the upcoming citrus crop forecast….
AgNeTVideo: Almond Harvest
Fresno County almond grower Gino Favagrossa explains how almonds are harvested once the trees are shaken. For more on his almond harvest this season, click here….
Fresno County Deals with Asian Citrus Psyllid
…disease in California. Huanglongbing kills citrus trees and has already caused severe problems for Florida’s citrus industry. For a video of Wright explaining what residents should look for, click here….
Almond Harvest Update
The almond harvest is heading into its final stages for this season. We spoke with Fresno County almond grower Gino Favagrossa, who says this year was a bit different. Click…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…of introducing more ACP to our County.” The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for…
Fall Citrus Meeting
The fall citrus meeting is coming up next week in Tulare. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Tulare County Agricultural Building….
AgNet West E-news: New ACP Discovery; Water Meetings; Specialty Crop Grants
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the new Asian citrus psyllid discovery in Tulare County, water meetings, and specialty crop block grants. Click here to…
Citrus Industry E-news: Grower Reactions to Bee Issue, Acreage Decline
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes grower views on the bee issue and declining acreage, among other topics. Want to learn more? Click here…