A project in Southern California is researching methods of growing tamarixia which is a natural defense against the Asian citrus psyllid. Making Growing Tamarixia Common The Hanson Agricultural Research and…
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
…the state’s citrus industry has ever faced. ACPs are vectors of a bacterium that causes a disease called huanglongbing (HLB), which also is called “citrus greening” because the fruit doesn’t…
California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…the total bearing acreage. The 2016 dried plum season appears to be very difficult. Storms, with cold, wet, and windy weather, created problems during the bloom and adverse conditions for…
Regional ACP Change Unfavorable to Some
…majority or all of the citrus-producing areas in the state are under an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine, the state could deregulate local quarantines and move to a statewide approach….
Global Grain Glut to Continue with Second-Biggest Crop on Record
…grain production will reach 2.015 billion tons in the season starting in July, up 0.6 percent from a year earlier. Global stockpiles will expand to a record 474 million tons,…
Drought Causing More Losses to California Farmers
…2015 – 2016 rainy season, the drought’s lingering effects will lead to another round of water restrictions for farmers through the remainder of the growing year and beyond. A CoBank…
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
Some growers in Southern California may not be happy with CDFA’s proposed ACP quarantine changes to USDA’s statewide regulations. Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)…
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…54 dates at RMA and 17 dates for FSA. USDA representatives believe farmers and ranchers will experience a notable improvement in the coming weeks as they approach the peak season…
Grilling Safely
It’s the unofficial kickoff to summer and grilling season. Cathy Isom gives us some helpful hints why we’ll want to pull out the meat thermometer when firing up the grill…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…County citrus grower Matt Watkins said, “We’ve been trying to get legislation for over two years and we’re in year five of a drought and nothing has changed. We need…
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
…how big of an issue bacterial spot will be this season but history shows it can cause some significant problems. In 2013, Doll says growers reported losses of 500-600 pounds…
May Dairy Market Report
…for milk prices for the rest of 2016. These anticipated low milk prices and the recent rally in grain prices during the spring planting and growing season have combined to…
Grower Warns CA of HLB Tough Reality
Florida grower talks about life with HLB and what California growers should be prepared to do A longtime Florida citrus grower is making the best of a bad situation and…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…growth driven by the launch of new products and the deepening of commercial activity. This growth was achieved despite a delayed start to the agricultural season due to extended cold…