…release a parasitic wasp called tamarixia in California and add some biological control to Asian citrus psyllid pest managment. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle says it was important to get…
Second Wasp Released for Psyllid Control
…trial that looked at tamarixia wasps for ACP biological control earlier this month at a citrus growers’ seminar series. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle worked on that project and showed…
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
…Biological Control for ACP Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle has been participating in a study in Pakistan for a few years. Hoddle says getting the natural defenses that are familiar…
Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast of 2014-15 Season Has Changes on Oranges
The final citrus crop forecast was released by Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. today. Hudson reported changes in California Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast July…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…Association – Agricultural Lending Committee; Mark Burrell, The WestMark Group, LLC; Lester Snow, California Water Foundation; Gary Bardini, California Department of Water Resources; Vito Chiesa, California State Association of Counties;…
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington D.C. delivered the June citrus crop forecast. There were no changes for California in this the next to last crop forecast of this season. The July…
Familiarizing Growers With Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
…answer questions about the technology and its potential. CEO Mark Hull says growers often have lots of questions, but one that wasn’t asked was what permissible operation consists of. The…
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) is participating in the International Seed Federation 2015 World Seed Congress, being held this week in Krakow, Poland. Mark Grewal, president and chief executive officer…
USDA/NASS May Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. delivered the May citrus crop forecast and reported no changes in the California crop numbers. There was a 6 million drop in Florida Valencia oranges…
State Board Discusses Drought
…Secretary of Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency Anna Caballero joined Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Mark Ghilarducci in heading to the community directly after their part…
California Cuts Habitat Fix for Delta Project
…with trees along the water providing both food and shade to young fish, Bonham said, noting the effort will mark a “decisive break from the obstacles of the past…There are…
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Host Drought Forum at the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 5
…to the opening of public comment session the board will hear an update from Director Mark Ghilarducci, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and Bill Croyle, drought coordinator for the California…
Latest from the TPA Front in Congress
A Senate Committee approved its version of a Trade Promotion Authority bill, while a House Committee began mark-up of their TPA bill proposal. Latest from the TPA Front in Congress…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…crops and dairies to trees,” said Mark Watte, a Tulare farmer who has all three commodities. This year, Watte planted only 615 acres of cotton, down from 1,100 acres last…