Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County

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…Further information about this invasive species is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pdep/target_pest_disease_profiles/guava_fruit_fly_profile. To achieve eradication, CDFA followed the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IMP) and utilized the “male attractant” technique. This…

California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.

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…pursue changes. David and Tina Macedo, Tulare Sales Yard; Alana McGill, Newman Stockyards; and Cindy Tews and Aspen Eaton, Fresno Livestock Commission, attended the D.C. Fly In. as California delegates….

Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop

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…smaller-than-expected crop. Jeff Gibbons of Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella puts it bluntly: “It’s the worst crop we’ve ever experienced.” Gibbons, plant manager for the family-owned company that grows about…

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9

DanAquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy & Livestock, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, General, Goat, Grain, Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Tree, nut & vine crops, Vegetables, Wine

…this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about dietary guidelines and planting with an astronaut. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…