Almond growers must stay vigilant against early-season diseases that threaten their orchards. So says Cassis Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL North America, who recently highlighted key diseases and introduced…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
…growers. These projects include using spectral satellite imagery and AI to monitor almond orchard nutrient status, developing citrus management modules, creating an online tool for crop nitrogen removal, educating Spanish-speaking,…
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
…that this week’s results might also be influenced by the holiday season, and more data in the coming weeks will offer a clearer picture. Even though the report was lower…
Pacific NW Above-Average Mountain Snowpack Accumulations
…California, and into Idaho. This favorable outlook is attributed to Pacific storminess, which has been beneficial for the region’s water season. 3f57d90c-e8f9-4444-b1ce-4fbd512199dcDownload Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…availability, benefiting a broad range of crops including corn, cotton, citrus, and specialty crops. The service is currently available in specific geographies like Texas, Arizona, and California, with plans to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…about the current state and strategic approaches for the mid-year fertilizer season. He highlights early deliveries for 2025, agronomy meetings reviewing research from the past year, and important considerations for…
Plenty Ag is Closing its Compton, California Facility
…company said that Plenty’s future isn’t growing strawberries because they fill the supply gap, provide a locally grown product with peak season flavor year-round, and command a premium price. They…
U. S. Fresh Pear Production at the Lowest Level since 1967-68
DepositPhotos image According to a report from USDA, the U .S. fresh pear industry is set to face a historic downturn in the 2024-25 season, with production and exports forecast…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…citrus greening. Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County APHIS is expanding the quarantine area in Mission Viejo area of Orange County by approximately 85 square miles. APHIS is…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
…season,” she said. The session concluded with a discussion on underexplored topics, such as pest management in hull piles and the potential for shipping containers to harbor pests. Ludwig urged…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
…infection with seasonal influenza viruses. Less seasonal flu will mean fewer illnesses with flu-like symptoms that can be mistaken for H5 bird flu. By preventing seasonal flu, vaccinated people will…
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
…in medium short exports primarily to Japan and South Korea. We made no change in our season average price forecast.” I’m Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…impacts of temperature on citrus quality in California, the effects of hurricanes on Florida’s citrus production, pest pressures, and water issues. Erin also highlights The FruitGuys’ commitment to supporting small…
Church Brothers Green Onions Did Not Contain Salmonella
…the holiday season here, Cardone is seeing higher demand. The vegetable is a sister vegetable to the artichoke and is mainly consumed around Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. As for pricing,…