…proposing as well as results of the Florida Citrus Research Order Referendum. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
Industry Gets White Rot Update
…Onion Research Advisory Board says they continue to provide funding for research to fight against the industry’s major threat. White rot disease continues to be an issue and management options…
New Pistachio Cultivar Shows Early Harvest
Research is looking into new pistachio cultivars for production and two are showing promising results. One in particular could be ready for harvest before the processors are. Pistachio Cultivar Shows…
Grinder Demo Shows Orchard Removal Options
…showed how their machine works. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Brent Holtz talks about the research. More About the Research Whole Orchard Recycling — An Alternative to Burning, Cogeneration? From the…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…local crop insurance agent for more information about the program. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers or online atwww.rma.usda.gov/tools/agent.html. The sales closing date…
Export Challenges Reflected In Latest Dairy Outlook
Lower export forecasts are a main part of February’s USDA milk supply and demand estimate. Export Challenges Reflected In Latest Dairy Outlook…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
The spectacle of armed cowboys seizing a wildlife center is over; there will be trials, but the main event moves off center stage with the majority of the country wondering…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…subsidies for dairy provide an unfair advantage for Canadian products entering other markets. The trade deal eliminates export subsidies among member countries, and provides new access to Canada’s dairy, poultry,…
Agri View: Coffee, Healthy or Not?
…research indicates that coffee may not be so bad after all. So which is it — good or bad? The best answer may be that for most people the health…
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
…” said Jerry Sinift, the International Agri-Center’s chief executive officer. “This year was a great success for everyone involved. Our exhibitors are happy. Our attendees were awestruck. World Ag Expo…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…Dairymen Darren Turley said that an estimated 15,000 mature dairy cows died between Lubbock, Muleshoe and Friona, the primary impact area of the storm, AP also reports. This region includes…
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
…fund more than 100 produce-specific food safety research projects. Launched in September, the Center for Produce Safety seeks to secure $20 million over a five-year period. Those funds will position…
Agri View: Growing Pumpkins
Everett Griner talks about growing giant pumpkins in today’s Agri View. Growing Pumpkins From Burpee.com Gardening Advice Center How to grow huge pumpkins Most champion pumpkin growers have their own…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…producers but to fight back against the destruction caused by invasive pests,” said Vilsack. “The projects and centers funded through this effort are helping to develop and put in place…
