…beef prices strong due to a shortage of replacement heifers. The citrus industry was also mentioned, with a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo planned for August in Tampa, Florida. The…
CDFA Expands HLB Quarantine Boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center Area
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center area due to the detection of two HLB-positive citrus…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
Pistachios Pistachio processors are nearly 90% sold out, with remaining supplies expected to be sold for Asian festivals as the harvest begins in summer. Jim Zion of Meridian Growers noted…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…local agriculture, the upcoming citrus event in Florida, and the seasonal shifts in agricultural production, emphasizing the need to promote local growers and the resilience of the agricultural sector. Listen…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…event highlighted the importance of influencers in modern media and the need to build long-term relationships with them. The segment also promoted the upcoming Florida Citrus Expo, encouraging cross-industry collaboration…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…upcoming citrus and specialty crop expo in Tampa, Florida, encouraging California farmers to attend and share insights. With the final segment of the Ag Net News Hour, Hosts Nick Papagni,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…a significant drought, despite recent rainfall. Tariffs have led to market downturns, but some see it as an opportunity for strategic investment. Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines and Vietnam,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…enough electricity to power 2 million homes annually. The hosts also touched on the benefits of agrivoltaics, the challenges of solar panels on farmland, and the upcoming Citrus Specialty Crop…
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
Shutterstock image The US orange crop is expected to decline by over 30% to 11.5 million boxes for the 2024-2025 season, reflecting challenges like trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus…
North American Citrus is in Peak Season
North American citrus is in peak season, with imports from Mexico and Colombia. Orange prices are below average due to high availability, and the end of the domestic season will…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…challenges. Perez highlighted the year-round pest management needs of citrus, the importance of advanced technology for frost control, and the differences between Central Valley and Southern California citrus farming. They…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…project aims to address California’s 76 billion dollar deficit and improve water management. The show also highlighted the peak citrus season in North America, with high volumes but low prices….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…affected by severe storms in the Midwest and Northeast. Upcoming interviews include a discussion on citrus farming with Mondo Perez and a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida….
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
…by 13.16 square miles. APHIS is taking this action because of citrus greening detections in plant tissue samples collected from residential properties in Orange County. There is no commercial citrus…