Agencies fighting huanglongbing want growers to know that simply abandoning an orchard is not an option. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more. Abandoned Groves Become Liability Asian citrus psyllid statewide…
Part 3: Adding Tamarixia to IPM System
Continuing our series updating tamarixia research, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us why the insect can’t be a stand alone control for Asian citrus psyllids. Adding Tamarixia to IPM System…
Petition for Class 4a Hearing Received
The Department received a petition from California Dairies Inc. on June 17, 2014 proposing changes to the Class 4a pricing formula. The petition is posted on the hearing matrix at:…
AgNeTVideo: Nick Lumbreas RTI-AG
Nick Lumbreras, Research Coordinator, and Kelsey McPhetridge, Research Assistant, discuss RTI AG research and the benefits to California agriculture….
Revised Quarantine Rules for Mandarins
Mandarin packinghouses in California can breathe a sigh of relief as of May 21. The CDFA and the USDA worked together to revise mandarin regulations under a quarantine. AgNet West’s…
Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of Tamarixia
Courtesy: UCANR Continuing our series on Tamarixia used in the fight against Asian citrus psyllids, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the efficiency researchers are looking for when the insect is…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
Agricultural operators are encouraged to apply for funding of projects involving improved water savings and energy reductions in irrigation systems The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now…
Working with Growers on Abandonment of Groves
Southern California has a growing problem with abandoned groves that can become breeding grounds for Asian citrus psyllids and HLB. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Atkins says drought isn’t the only…
Part 1: Characteristics of Tamarixia on ACP
…work The California Department of Food and Agriculture is continuing its work on integrating Tamarixia into an integrated pest management system for Asian citrus psyllids. Environmental Program Manager David Morgan…
Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight
A growing trend in Southern California is making the bout against the Asian citrus psyllid and HLB disease even harder. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight…
Testing New Potato Varieties
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Potatoes were the topic in Kern County at the University of California Cooperative Extension’s potato variety trial field day. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. State…
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs
…Demand is mostly light to moderate. Offerings are moderate to heavy. Market activity is slow. Small benchmark price $1.35. California: Shell egg marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of…
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The supply of hay in California is very…
NRCS Drought Assistance Averts Hazardous Wind Erosion in the Klamath Basin
One of the early successes of this year’s drought response in California is the work of Klamath Basin farmers to rapidly establish cover crops on fallowed land. Technical assistance was…