…preparation highlights industry issues of current consumer interest. Winners of the state competitions compete at the national level, where they receive additional training. After the event, the youth ambassadors speak…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
The Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s office is announcing that two additional Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) have been detected on traps north of Eckert Field near Strathmore and northeast of Ducor….
Fall Citrus Meeting
The fall citrus meeting is coming up next week in Tulare. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Tulare County Agricultural Building….
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…his comment. He points out there’s another step that goes into the almond processing for food safety measures. Click to hear his comment. The Almond Board has more information about…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
…efficiencies and better service to the farm audiences they serve. Meanwhile, www.SoutheastAgNet.com and www.AgNetWest.com remain the company’s two primary news portals, both are updated daily with multiple farm news headlines….
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…safety benefits and training programs; growing community food systems in underserved neighborhoods; online irrigation nitrogen management tool for cool season vegetables; and research to mitigate impacts of invasive pests. In…
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
…area in order to determine the extent of any infestation. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says “This latest find is in the heart of our citrus belt, so it…
New ACP Found Near Tulare County Town of Exeter
The Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s office is announcing that one additional Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) has been detected on a trap south of the city of Exeter. The latest interception…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…all commercial citrus fruit be cleaned of leaves and stems prior to moving out of the area. A permit may be obtained to move nursery stock and budwood out of…
Citrus Industry E-news: The Bee Issue; HLB Production Systems
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes a report from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam from a meeting of citrus growers and beekeepers as well as a…
Dinuba Psyllids Not Carrying HLB
…was announced last week. The insects were in various life stages, which concerns ag officials because it indicates a strong breeding population. While not a problem to humans, Huanglongbing disease…
Big Discovery of ACP in Tulare County
…The traps were not in a commercial grove, however there are commercial groves nearby. The insects will now be tested for Huanglongbing disease, which is the primary concern. While not…
Citrus Industry E-news: Pesticide Exposure to Bees; Canker Management
…management. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current e-news issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored…
Citrus Expo E-news: Prize Winners
…of all of the major prize winners from the show. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…