Everett Griner talks about citrus greening disappointing growers in Georgia and Alabama in today’s Agri View. Disappointing Growers There is no effort to ship the citrus industry northward from Florida….
Early Market Benefits Apple Growers
…apples of the season. “We fill a void in the marketplace,” San Joaquin County grower Jeff Colombini said. “Prior to our harvest, you can get 11-month-old apples from Washington state…
August USDA WASDE Report Released
…Corn production is forecast at 14.2 billion bushels, down 102 million from the July projection. The season’s first survey-based corn yield forecast, at 169.5 bushels per acre, is 1.2 bushels…
USDA Reports Preview
The August World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates will include the first USDA yield estimates of the season. The August report has historically pushed the markets up or down significantly….
Labor Shortages Continue to Plague California
…overcome the shortages by planting crops that can be mechanically harvested or simply require less labor. With peak season just around the corner, it has caused some growers to think…
Monsanto Addresses Dicamba Issues in Open Letter
In an open letter to customers, Monsanto says the company is committed to supporting farmers at every stage of the growing season. Monsanto, the maker of the Roundup Ready 2…
Tomato Harvest Slowly Gains Momentum
…Montna, president and CEO of the CTGA. “It’s still relatively early in the season. The northern area really just got going.” Most harvest activity is taking place in the southern…
Almond Board: Harvest Dust Tips
Harvest dust is top of mind for almond growers, as they move into the harvest season. Almond Board director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Dr. Gabriele Ludwig has some tips…
Yellow Jackets on the Farm or Garden
…established. Having to remove the nest is definitely the worst case scenario and should be avoided. But, if possible, do it early in the season before the colony gets too…
Brazil, U.S., Set for Corn Selling Showdown
…season. Brazil’s corn production in the 2016-17 season is forecast to surge 45 percent from a year ago to a record 97 million metric tons, according to U.S. Department of…
Agri View: Lemon Imports
…mostly used for seasoning. But, it is an important crop for a lot of growers. Maybe we don’t grow enough lemons in this country because we are now importing lemons…
HLB Found in California Citrus Birthplace
A citrus tree in the city of Riverside tested positive for huanglongbing (HLB) disease. The detection is the first case of HLB found in a major citrus-producing county and the…
UC Asian Citrus Psyllid Scouts Trying to Avert Huanglongbing Disaster
…citrus psyllids. With two magnifying loops around her neck and a truck stocked with vials and tools for insect collection, Joanne O’Sullivan scouts Ventura County citrus orchards every day. She…
Tropical Fruit Contest ‘Share Mango Love’
…PERFECT mango, and easy ways to cut it up perfectly! Mangos are one of my favorite fruits, and they are in season RIGHT NOW! Thank you so so much to…