The Asian citrus psyllid, a small insect that can carry a devastating citrus tree disease, has been detected in Placer County. The disease, called Huanglongbing, and is also known as…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…hay all season, but particularly high-end hay because many alfalfa fields have had worm and aphid infestations, while yields may also be off this year, especially for premium hay. Growers…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Treatment Evaluation Document
…more than 14 days to meet the U.S. entry requirements. In March 2011, APHIS approved cold treatment at or below 3o C of certain other species of citrus fruit from…
Foods You Should Refrigerate
…And always throw your salad dressings in the refrigerator. Especially ones made with dairy, fruit or citrus. Even if you make your own, keep it fresh by keeping it chilled….
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…original market price. This season, production will come from 315,000 bearing acres, up 15,000 from 2015, according to the USDA. Balint said California’s walnut acreage has increased about 70,000 acres…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…and corn in major producing provinces during the harvest season. Through this program, China has maintained domestic prices at levels above world market levels since 2012, influencing domestic production decisions…
Agri View: Corn and the Market
…is projected up 175 million bushels to 5,675 million and exports are projected up 125 million bushels to 2,175 million. The 2016/17 season-average farm price for corn is projected at…
September Crop Production Report
…included the following commodities: Oranges, Navel The initial 2016-2017 season is forecast at 1.68 million tons (42.0 million boxes), down 8 percent from last season. This initial forecast is based…
WASDE at a Glance
…trade through July and indications from record high August export inspections. Ending stocks are projected at 195 million bushels, down 60 million from last month. The U.S. season-average soybean price…
CA Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
…in the Central Valley every year since the 1984-85 crop year, except for the 1991-92 season due to a lack of funding. The data from the first two years were…
Russia to Become Top Wheat Exporter in 2016-2017
Most of the major wheat producing countries around the world have had very good growing conditions through the entire season. Countries like the U.S., Australia, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan are…
National Chicken Month
…September to help extend the summer selling season. September subscriber copies of Family Circle, Good Housekeeping and Ladies’ Home Journal magazines include an insert with chicken recipes and savings coupons…
Transplanting System Saving Labor, Increasing Yields
…at the system as a labor-saver, but it didn’t expect the increase in yields the company is experiencing. He says the system allows more turns in a season, increasing the…
Island Coffee Crop Acreage Down
…a five percent decrease from the previous season. Bearing acreage totaled 6,900 acres, down 900 acres from the prior season. Weather events and coffee berry borer (CBB) damage accounted for…