…it’s good to get your garden started early. He’ll show you how he plants potatoes, and don’t miss farm manager Chris doing his “Go Organic” dance. Learn more at http://www.pallensmith.com….
ACP Education for Northern California
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is aiming to educate the northern California citrus industry on Asian citrus psyllid management as the pest continues to move up the state….
Increasing Organic Matter in Orchards
Research is showing some big benefits of increasing organic matter in orchard soils and a resent demonstration showed just one way of doing so. Increasing Organic Matter in Orchards University…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…Bay Beautiful. The produce is provided by Florida Urban Organics, a bio-organic operation in nearby Riverview, Florida. The USDA chipped in $98,000 to make the farmers market happen, as well…
Calif. Citrus Growers Turn to Florida and Texas for Huanglongbing Help
…The luncheon is hosted by California Citrus Mutual (CCM) with support from Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program. Citrus growers are on edge following recent discoveries of huanglongbing in the…
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…plant range of 170 species includes many valuable fruit, nut, vegetable and ornamental crops. In August and September of 2015, BMSB was found feeding on citrus, persimmons and apples in…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
…results in higher soil organic matter, increased infiltration and water-holding capacity and nutrient cycling. USDA’s targeted approach to improve water quality is working across the country. In Arkansas, conservation efforts…
Citrus Industry This Week: Science Brings Optimism; Fungal Diseases
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes: A report on bactericides from Doug Bournique, and Megan Dewdney discusses anticipated spring fungal diseases that growers will need to…
Drought Beer
…high in other flavor compounds that contribute unique characteristics (citrus, herbal, floral) to each beer. The majority of these flavorful varieties have been developed specifically for the Yakima climate, with…
Water Management Is Key
Water Management Is Key for California Citrus Growers Oswalt Citrus Extension agents Chris Oswalt and Steve Futch recently traveled to California with a group of Florida citrus growers. Their goal…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…carbon on working lands. The health of agricultural soil influences its ability to build and retain adequate organic matter via the activity of plants and soil organisms. Adequate organic matter…
Crop Insurance Organic
The new insurance tool for Farmer’s going organic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crop Insurance Organic USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture…
USDA Hosting Marketing Summit
The Agriculture Department is hosting a summit meeting this week focusing on marketing challenges with special emphasis on local food systems and the organic sector. USDA Hosting Marketing Summit…
Citrus Industry This Week: FDOC Could Shrink; Referendum Results
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a drastically reduced Florida Department of Citrus budget that growers are proposing as well as results of the Florida Citrus…