Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, what to look for with citrus leprosis, and pumpkin season will be getting…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…the Riverside area of Riverside County. The Asian Citrus Psyllid Bulk Citrus Regional Quarantine Zone 6 in Riverside is also being expanded. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, citrus leprosis disease presents a potential threat for growers and the FAIR Plan…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-25-24
…the correlation between ant management and controlling citrus mealybug. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Citricola Scale Continues to Be A Challenge for Growers
There have been increasing reports of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. UC Cooperative Extension Citrus Farm Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said populations can build up quickly…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…qualify for EU. Allow EUs by organic farming practice for alfalfa seed, almonds, apples, avocado (California), cabbage, canola, citrus (Arizona, California and Texas), coarse grains, cotton, ELS cotton, dry beans,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, insurance options for specialty and organic growers are expanded, and the PAGA reforms…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
…enterprise units for organic practices and additional eligibility for several crops. This expansion includes coverage for crops like almonds, citrus, walnuts, and avocados, and introduces policies for younger almond trees….
Addressing INSV in Leafy Greens Has Been A Herculean Effort
…with no catastrophic losses experienced in 2023. Morgan said it has been quite a challenge in both conventional and organic production. The materials for managing thrips appear to be losing…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, a new UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries and the…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…flies in California citrus placed emphasis on improving sustainable methods of pest management, in which biologicals have potential. The CDFA is supporting research and educational endeavors by funding grants for…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
…the true value of organic trade between the two countries. Demand for organic products is slowly growing in Mexico, but consumption remains limited due to higher costs. Organic products face…
Addressing Food Loss
…recently announced national strategy for federal agencies to address food loss and waste reduction as well as organic waste recycling. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2024 Protecting…