The 2024 California Citrus Acreage Report shows that overall, the state’s citrus industry is steady, with some ups and downs. The report is based on a survey sent to about…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the California citrus industry is holding steady with some growth in key areas. Tune in for these…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, what to look for with citrus leprosis, and pumpkin season will be getting…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…the Riverside area of Riverside County. The Asian Citrus Psyllid Bulk Citrus Regional Quarantine Zone 6 in Riverside is also being expanded. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, citrus leprosis disease presents a potential threat for growers and the FAIR Plan…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-25-24
…the correlation between ant management and controlling citrus mealybug. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Citricola Scale Continues to Be A Challenge for Growers
There have been increasing reports of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. UC Cooperative Extension Citrus Farm Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said populations can build up quickly…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…to almonds, apples, avocado (California), citrus (Arizona, California, and Texas), figs, macadamia nuts, pears, prunes, and walnuts. Allow non-contiguous parcels of land that qualify for Optional Units (OU) to also…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
…enterprise units for organic practices and additional eligibility for several crops. This expansion includes coverage for crops like almonds, citrus, walnuts, and avocados, and introduces policies for younger almond trees….
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…flies in California citrus placed emphasis on improving sustainable methods of pest management, in which biologicals have potential. The CDFA is supporting research and educational endeavors by funding grants for…
Slight Increase in Orange Production Forecast
Orange production is up in a state known for the fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…scale, Rabo AgriFinance found in its report that demand from China, Japan and South Korea, along with Southeast Asian countries, is muted. Historically, these nations were large importers of dairy…
Farm Bill Proposals Support Citrus Industry with HLB Funding
…Program at $25 million annually throughout the bill’s duration. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) commended Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for prioritizing the long-term sustainability of the citrus…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show takes a look at funding to support the citrus industry included in the farm…