Keeping in mind trade sensitive issues is part of the balancing act performed during ag trade discussions. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Could Citrus Canker Cause Problems in California?
…University of Florida researcher Jim Graham is speaking next week at the Citrus Expo in Florida on the topic of canker management. For more on the Citrus Expo, visit citrusexpo.net….
Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid
…in Florida. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Management and prevention are both key when it comes to the Asian citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing disease. Vice…
IREC Field Day
…and also includes lunch. Topics this year include potato pest management, rot control in onions, alfalfa management trials, nitrogen management in wheat and other topics. For more information, click here….
Soil Nutrient Management Seminars Coming Up
…soil nutrient management are invited to upcoming CAPCA ED seminars. The Nutrient Management seminars will feature a number of topics, including nitrogen and phosphate efficiency, potash’s role in nutrient management,…
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
…activities. Funded projects include installation of monitoring wells, groundwater recharge investigations, data gathering and development or update of groundwater models, preparation of groundwater management plans, and other programs to assist…
Bacterial Spot in Almonds
…spot and leaffooted bug damage, how the bacterial spot pathogen is isolated and identified, and management strategies. The bacterial spot on almonds field day is scheduled for this Friday, July…
Almond Harvest and Stockpiling Standards
Newly released research offers best management practices and guidelines for harvest and stockpiling of almonds to retain quality and high food safety standards. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or…
Livestock Groups Support RFS Repeal Act
Livestock and poultry groups are urging congress to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard. It comes just after a trio senators introduced the bi-partisan Renewable Fuels Standard Repeal Act. Several groups,…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
…ag industry are invited to a one-day seminar on sustainable and organic production in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It will focus on sustainable and organic production of field crops,…
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
…Senate gallery out as the Senate votes to approve the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. As you just heard, the bill passed with a vote of 68…
United Applauds Senate Passage of Immigration Reform
…that time. Employers must provide housing or a housing allowance to these workers. A “Contract-Based” option will allow workers to enter the country to accept a specific contract for a…
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
…of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 is the first step in reforming our broken immigration system and ensuring agriculture has access to…