Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) has been confirmed in Sonoma Valley. Local officials with the Sonoma County Department…
VofV: Tom Mulholland and the Bottom Line of Agriculture – Productivity
…out more at WGA.com. Tom Mulholland sees California agriculture through the wide lens of his multigenerational farm. As a fourth-generation citrus grower, Mulholland knows his lifetime commitment to Mulholland Citrus…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…California Citrus Mutual, and the Almond Board of California. An Urban Subgroup was also established to help form the Roadmap, as nonagricultural uses account for as much as 55 percent…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
…applications of first-generation anticoagulants (FGARs) would be prohibited for pocket gophers for much of the year under the PIDs. Certain crops like citrus and alfalfa would no longer allow FGARs…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…for example, upcycling byproducts, nonhuman consumables like almond hulls, citrus pulp and peel, bakery waste,” Raudabaugh noted, “DWR will pay him by the acre approximately $2,200, and depending on what…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…for the citrus industry. Included in the legislation is continued funding for the Citrus Health Response Program. The federal funding supporting the new citrus breeding program in Parlier will be…
Less Than Four Percent of ACP Tested Carry HLB Bacterium in Groves
An ongoing study in coastal Southern California citrus groves has found that just over 3.5% of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) tested are carrying the bacterium that can cause HLB. ACP…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
…Act of 2022. The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way – Employees Division says it will hold off on any type of action until early December. The citrus assessment rate for…
Citrus Assessment Rate Set for California Producers
…citrus, as defined by the California Citrus Research Program, marketed by producers and received by handlers or processors during the season. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-08-22
…expansion of the comment period for the walnut marketing order, and the optimism for the California citrus industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-26-22
…structure, card check bill, and citrus industry trade issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-25-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the current ag trade issues for citrus and other commodities, how social media…
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
More than 16,000 farmers and agricultural organizations recently united against EPA’s proposed revision to its 2020 atrazine registration review decision. The farmers and agricultural organizations representing corn, citrus, grain sorghum,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers citrus industry collaboration as farm bill talks continue, working to better understand potential…