…plant commodities. Pome and stone fruits, citrus, avocados, tomatoes, and peppers are particularly at risk of pest damage. In Sacramento County, a 106-square-mile quarantine zone is established around Rancho Cordova,…
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
…Department of Food and Agriculture has imposed a quarantine in Ventura County due to the discovery of Huanglongbing. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-05-23
…the Farm Bill, the great opportunity for growth of almond consumption in Germany, and the observation results from the Kern County potato variety trial. Tune in to the show for…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers high production and low prices for major U.S. tree nuts, Tulare County crop…
First HLB Detection in Ventura Prompts Quarantine
…in the county. CDFA, collaborating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner, is taking swift action. The HLB detection was made in an orange…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-02-23
…for almonds, and Kern County potato variety selection trial results. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…a residential property in Ventura County. A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. Stay informed about the latest agricultural…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…the higher payment limit were required to visit their local county office and submit the necessary form and certification by September 8, ahead of the initial payment distribution. Brian German…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
An Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) carrying Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) has been identified on a residential property in Ventura County. The confirmation comes from the Citrus Research Board’s Jerry Dimitman…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…water, and ensuring water quality. The grant funds will be dispersed throughout California, benefiting various regions, including Merced County. The Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency is set to receive $3.4…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…first quarantine in the Western Hemisphere for the Tau fruit fly was issued earlier this year. More than 100 square miles have been placed under quarantine in Los Angeles County….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-06-23
…understanding overall efficacy, the ag trade forecast and Fresno County being hopeful for a harvesting “window of opportunity.” Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-29-23
…in the Classroom, and Stanislaus County’s Farm Bureau Foodies. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
…crops, the later than average almond harvest in Fresno County, and details on UC ANR’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…