…the inaugural meeting of the reconvened Beginning Farmer and Rancher Advisory Committee held at the University of California Davis, California. This Advisory Committee, composed of 20 members, including Extension agents,…
Part 6: What’s Next for Tamarixia
Courtesy: UCANR Concluding our series updating research on Tamarixia being used as a biological control on Asian citrus psyllids, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us where the results from the…
Governor Signs CA Budget With FFA Funding Included
…result of the hard work of thousands of FFA students and advocates throughout the state of California. Our area was tremendous in showing its support from the from the beginning…
CA Beef Producers on Chipotle’s Plans to Import Beef
…and irresponsible declaration that the Australian meat is somehow more responsibly raised than meat produced in the United States. Two California ranchers – organic beef producer Darrell Wood and conventional…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
Nevada-California Ranchers to Benefit Strutting Male Sage Grouse with Female Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a ground-breaking commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accelerate and focus…
Part 5: Little Side Effects to Tamarixia
Courtesy: UCANR Continuing our series on using the Tamarixia bug as a biological control for Asian citrus psyllids, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us if there are any side effects…
Governor Brown Commemorates California Pollinator Week
…recreational opportunities for our communities and the vital industries that serve them. The State of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands and habitats, including…
Public Needed in HLB Prevention
…an effective management system against HLB and the Asian citrus psyllid they need your help. Citrus Program Manager Victoria Hornbaker asks tree owners to feel free to call the CDFA….
Southern Blight Concerns in Kern County
…of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Kern county, Joe Nunez, is running a gauntlet of trials in hopes to find an effective management practice to combat southern blight in…
Part 4: One Difficulty in Tamarixia Research
Courtesy: UCANR There is one issue researchers are having with studying Tamarixia as a biological control on Asian citrus psyllids. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman continues our series. Population generating difficulties…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Mantra; Monitoring Research Dollars
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes grower reports on a new four-word HLB mantra and efforts to monitor research dollars. Want to learn more? Click here…
Floriculture Crop 2013 Summary
…all growers with $10,000 or more in sales is estimated at $4.40 billion for 2013, compared with $4.36 billion for 2012. California continues to be the leading State with crops…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands
…huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree…
California Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Workshops
…questions. Sabrina Hill has more. Farm bill workshops planned California producers are invited to a pair of workshops to get answers to their questions on changes brought about by the…