…variety of oranges grown in Georgia. He also tells us about the research being done for the possibility of other types of citrus to be grown in Georgia. Georgia Citrus…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…over any U.S. border port. “It’s the season of giving and joy. Here at USDA we don’t want anything to delay these very important reindeer at our borders,” said Secretary…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…production. The citrus crop is currently 25-30% harvested and the season is anticipated to go through mid-June. At this point in the season, cold weather is to be expected and…
Earth-Friendly Wrapping for Holiday Gifts
…Holiday Gifts This year in the spirit of the season why not try giving back to Mother Earth by doing things a little different when it comes to giving gifts….
Hops Industry Toasting This Holiday Season
There’s an awful lot for the hops industry to be toasting to this holiday season. The USDA Economic Research Service released numbers this week showing that hops production in Idaho,…
Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package
…including farm and ranch families. Following passage, Chairman Conaway made the below remarks: “The 2017 hurricane season was the most costly and damaging on record. The lasting impacts of Hurricanes…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
…At peak season, more than 28,000 personnel were dispatched to fires, along with aircraft and other emergency response resources; Responded during three hurricane events; Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Dispatched highly…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…fruits and vegetables. The AMS Cotton Program is on course to classify samples from over 20 million bales by the end of the current season in June 2018. AMS supported…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
California citrus production has surpassed Florida and has taken over as the newest leader for American citrus production. Forecasts also indicate that California will continue in its new position as…
Help the Planet – Environmentally Friendly Holidays
…This Land of Ours. Help the Planet – Environmentally Friendly Holidays Tis the season when families reunite…friends gather…and the food and beverages are a plenty. But it’s not necessarily the…
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
An Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) regional quarantine amendment for the movement of bulk citrus and nursery stock has been submitted to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The citrus industry…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…food safety tips to ensure the food you prepare for your friends and family is safe and your holiday season won’t be remembered for the wrong reason – food poisoning….
Crown Gall Surgery Effective but Labor Intensive
…of walnut growers in California is extremely susceptible to the crown gall pathogen, which is a common soil-borne bacterium. Treating crown gall is most effective during the growing season as…
USDA Predicts Less Corn in Storage in Latest WASDE
…bushels. That prediction comes as USDA previously projected soybean planted acres to reach a record 91 million acres in 2018. USDA left the season average price for corn unchanged from…