Everett Griner talks about Florida peaches, possible a new crop for Florida, in today’s Agri View. I recently did an article about Georgia farmers growing citrus fruit. Well, now I…
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…percent of Taiwan’s chilled beef market, the highest share of any Asian destination. Taiwan is a key market for secondary beef cuts such as the clod heart, petite tender and…
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
…high speed rail. We definitely don’t want to trade water for a fast train ride. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The fight against the Asian citrus psyllid and the deadly disease it carries, huanglongbing, will receive…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…development of suppression strategies for Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease, known as citrus greening. “The inclusion of $2.5 million dollars in this year’s budget follows last year’s significant commitment…
Agri View: California Citrus
Everett Griner talks about California citrus crop in today’s Agri View. California citrus crop was bigger than Florida’s this year for the first time ever. Everett explains the reasons for…
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…at nearly $171.3 million, with avocados and citrus crops suffering the highest losses. The estimates do not include wage losses of farm employees, the report said, and “nothing can measure…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-02-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we talked with Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita about the emergency Asian citrus psyllid…
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
…no end in sight. Domestic demand for orange juice has been shrinking for several years. On top of that, add in a declining citrus crop in Florida, the nation’s number-one…
Producers Looking to D.C. for Disaster Aid
Florida citrus growers were optimistic after the House passed an $81 billion disaster package by a vote of 251-169. However, Politico says House Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas says…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus
…variety of oranges grown in Georgia. He also tells us about the research being done for the possibility of other types of citrus to be grown in Georgia. Georgia Citrus…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…collectively spent an estimated $23 million to protect the Valley’s citrus crop. Valued at over $2.6 billion, the Central Valley accounts for nearly 80 percent of the State’s total citrus…
Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package
…for our nation’s citrus, cotton, livestock, dairy, fruit and vegetable, and other impacted producers. I applaud the House for its support of this package and call on my colleagues in…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
California citrus production has surpassed Florida and has taken over as the newest leader for American citrus production. Forecasts also indicate that California will continue in its new position as…