…to Open or Download Audio Report The next meeting of the 21st Century Invasive Pest Management Symposia is coming up. The topic is is Invasive Insects, Disease, and Nematodes and…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…immigrant workforce. It comes after the governor signed Alejo’s bill to allow immigrants to get California driver’s licenses. President of the commission, Rick Olivares Tomlinson, says quote “We stand with…
Almond Board: New Workshops Added to Almond Conference
…Gabriele Ludwig, Associate Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California, says the additional workshops cover several topics. You can register for the almond conference online at www.almondconference.com…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…comprehensive risk management tools for farmers and ranchers. It is past time for Congress to let these two committees get back to what they do best – work together in…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website: http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/Departments.aspx?id=114. The discovery is within the current Dinuba quarantine boundary. Agricultural Commissioner Les Wright stated “the quarantine boundary currently set for the Dinuba quarantine will…
Californian Named Beef Ambassador
…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….
Ordinance to Stop Walnut Theft
…head off to one of several roadside cash-for-walnuts stands to sell them. Now, a new ordinance is geared toward curbing that theft. People and businesses who buy unprocessed walnuts set…
Fall Citrus Meeting
…4 Creeks Incorporated talking about proposed Regional Water Quality Control Board General Order Requirements. The meeting is next Thursday, October 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Tulare County…
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…