…The increase in production was also accompanied by good prices for growers. Overall, the peach crop was largely without too many pest and disease issues. However, there were several rejections…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
The Draft Strategic Plan 2024-28 from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reflects a sustainable pest management approach to the full scope of DPR responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Labor…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…Laboratory and was reported by the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program. This CLas-positive ACP sample, comprised of 12 adult psyllids from a residential citrus tree in Santa Paula’s Southwest…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…management is safe, effective, and sustainable for everyone.” The plan identifies four overarching goals that include increasing access to safe, effective, sustainable pest management, and promoting excellence and innovation. Other…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…management strategies. “This funding and these partnerships are integral to our outreach efforts in communities that historically have not had access to training about risk management options. Our Risk Management…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
The Department of Water Resources has allocated $187 million across 32 groundwater subbasins as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program. This significant funding infusion will bolster 103…
‘Crazy Weather’ Kicks Off California Citrus Season
…commodities. However, the late season has contributed to some higher-than-average pest issues. Citrus thrips have been a significant issue for growers this year. While Creamer reports that the quality of…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…The pest has a wide host range of more than 34 hosts in nine plant families. Multiple detections have been found thus far. The pest presents additional challenges, with no…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…farming practices. Selected awardees will play a crucial role in assisting these agricultural professionals by offering services such as on-farm organic management consultation, translation services, business planning, and support with…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…producers. Funding priorities have been identified as irrigation water management technologies, nutrient management, grazing lands, feed management and enteric methane reduction, and soil health demonstration trials. Grant awards will range…
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
…Additionally, scientists at Florida International University are exploring natural compounds to combat the HLB-causing bacteria, suggesting promising avenues for disease management. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…to offer the strongest risk management resources for our nation’s agricultural producers—sometimes by improving an already existing product or identifying a gap in crop insurance options and creating a new…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…plans, as part of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) initiative to broaden insurance access. Both WFRP and Micro Farm policies provide a comprehensive risk management safety net for all crops…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
…than energy drinks, flavored water, juices and soft drinks with Gen Z consumers. Dairy Management Inc. partnered with Chartwells K12, a food management company that serves more than two million…