…after positive ACP was found in San Diego, and heat illness identifiers and the differences between exhaustion and stroke. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Addressing California Red Scale in the San Joaquin Valley
Citrus producers are working to address California red scale populations, as second-generation crawlers have emerged in the San Joaquin Valley. Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said their…
Week in Review: Legislation Seeks Fairness at U.S. Ports & Industry Optimism for Avocado Market
…addressed to President Joe Biden encouraging involvement in the ongoing negotiations. Chris Sayer of Petty Ranch explains his optimism for the industry as they replace citrus trees with new avocado…
Avocado Grower Sees Opportunity for the Industry in the Years Ahead
…the process of replacing older citrus trees with new avocado plantings. The decision was partially because of a need to rotate crops, as the lemons trees have been producing for…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…including apricots, cherries, citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes. USDA/APHIS image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites stakeholders to submit project…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers officials responding to recent ACP finds in Tulare and Fresno Counties, and details…
Week in Review: Insects Considered Endangered ‘Fish’ and ACP Protocols Proving Successful
…that while the recent ACP detections are a bit jarring, there are some positive takeaways. The process continues moving forward as enforcement of mandatory outbound inspections remains on hold, along…
ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’
County and state officials have been actively responding to various Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) discoveries in the Central Valley in recent weeks. Kern, Tulare, and Fresno counties have all reported…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…labeling regulations. The coalition of ag groups which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, and Western Growers warn of significant repercussions if the case is not heard. …
Beef Export Values Continue Climbing with Strong Global Demand
…Chilled meat shipments to Asian markets face particularly difficult complications. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…from being imposed by intermodal marine equipment providers. The bill, AB 2406, is being supported by groups including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Citrus Mutual, and the Specialty…
Bee Sweet Citrus Adding New Mandarin Facility
Bee Sweet Citrus is expanding its packinghouse to include a state-of-the-art mandarin facility adjacent to California Highway 99 in Fowler. Photo courtesy of Bee Sweet Citrus Construction for the company’s…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) released its 2020–21 Final California Citrus Season Perspective report, which included the following summary conclusion: For the majority of the season, the fruit quality was excellent….
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…in March. The letter was co-signed by nearly 40 organizations including the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Growers, and California Citrus Mutual. Altogether, the bill has been endorsed by more…