The 2024 California Citrus Acreage Report shows that overall, the state’s citrus industry is steady, with some ups and downs. The report is based on a survey sent to about…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the California citrus industry is holding steady with some growth in key areas. Tune in for these…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…consistent, sustainable growth over decades has allowed Athwal to navigate the consistent challenges that farmers face every season. “The future is going to be based on: how are you managing…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, what to look for with citrus leprosis, and pumpkin season will be getting…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…works itself out because September for us, as far as shipping melons, starts to kind of decrease while our pumpkin season starts to increase.” Anticipating a strong season around Halloween,…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…the Riverside area of Riverside County. The Asian Citrus Psyllid Bulk Citrus Regional Quarantine Zone 6 in Riverside is also being expanded. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, citrus leprosis disease presents a potential threat for growers and the FAIR Plan…
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
…spring delayed planting by two to three weeks. “We were unable to plant a lot of our early season fields on time this year due to the wet soil and…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-02-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show details the early start of the California fresh fig season and efforts to reduce…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights California watermelon season progressing well despite weather challenges and concerns about DPR’s statewide…
Western Wildfires Increase
…have experienced an increase in wildfires over the month of July. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the reasons why. “This has been an interesting wildfire season. We’re coming…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-25-24
…the correlation between ant management and controlling citrus mealybug. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Citricola Scale Continues to Be A Challenge for Growers
There have been increasing reports of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. UC Cooperative Extension Citrus Farm Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said populations can build up quickly…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
Image by singkham/DepositPhotos image Fertilizer prices remain higher despite agriculture being past the high-demand spring season. Josh Linville of StoneX told Agweb.com that multiple global factors are the reason prices have…