…plant families. Avocado, citrus, cucurbits, peppers, and tomatoes are among the California crops most at risk. CDFA has established a 79-square-mile quarantine zone after the discovery was made in an…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-31-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the approval of 10 more Groundwater Sustainability Plans, the citrus forecast showing a…
Latest Citrus Forecast Shows a Nominal Decline from Early Expectations
The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights a small decline in overall production. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting 2.52 million tons for…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives organic dairy producers more…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Prioritizing prevention in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features includes proactive efforts…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…organizations and businesses including Organic Valley and the Organic Farming Research Foundation. “NSAC applauds the introduction of the Organic Science Research and Investment Act, which makes meaningful investments in providing…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…breeding companies, inhibiting their development of new varieties, particularly of specialty and other smaller acreage crops.” Signatories of the letter include the American Seed Trade Association, California Citrus Mutual, National…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…completion. Citrus groves have been treated for pests and weeds, and some trees have been pruned. Valencia orange harvests are ongoing, and lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins continue to be harvested…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
Alternaria leaf blight continues to pose a significant challenge for organic carrot producers. UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been trialing different materials for combatting disease pressures. The pathogen causes…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
An abundance of rainfall earlier in the year has allowed many growers to implement strategies to recharge groundwater supplies. The House Appropriations Committee included additional funding for citrus research to…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
Citrus breeding efforts will be bolstered through an overall increase in citrus industry support. Congress has approved funding assistance for the Citrus Health Response Program and the HLB Multi-Agency Coordination….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-02-23
…for the Almonds Board of Directors, trade in the Farm Bill and details on how to enroll in the new organic dairy marketing program. Tune in to the show for…
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
…effort to implement more sustainable pest management approaches. Three of the awarded projects are specifically addressing alternatives to insecticides. One project is focused on the mitigation of Asian citrus psyllid…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Stock Measurement standards. Michigan State University will design comprehensive training approaches for SOC evaluation, which will include field days, bulletins, and multimedia materials. The four-year project…