…citrus because it is responsible for spreading Huanglongbing, also called citrus greening disease, a plant disease that is fatal to all types of citrus trees. This includes citrus trees in…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Directors, field staff and stakeholders on implementing new eligibility requirements regarding the definition of rural housing. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: On…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crime Tips; Sales Slump
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes tips for growers to prevent crime and details on the continuing citrus sales slump. Want to learn more? Click here…
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
…administration says they are working to address those. For more information, please CLICK HERE. Growing Pains for National Organic Program For information about the USDA National Organic Program, please CLICK…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…release area is approximately 25 square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria, in…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…climate and location.” On the beef market, the California drought may have the most impact on niche products such as grassfed, organic or natural beef, said Lance Zimmerman, a market…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…the U.S. because they recognize the strength of the National Organic Program and the value of the USDA organic label. USDA is also helping organic stakeholders access programs that support…
Citrus Industry This Week: OJ Advertising in Jeopardy; Root Health
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on the possible end of generic TV OJ advertising as well as tips on how to improve tree…
AgNeTVideo: Kevin Severns, Chairman California Citrus Mutual on HLB
Kevin Severns of the California Citrus Mutual discusses the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease….
Citrus Industry This Week: Higher Yield in CHMA; Citrus Forecast
…latest citrus forecast numbers from USDA. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
Crop Progress Around the State
…continued in Fresno County. Nets were placed over mandarin trees to prevent pollination from bees. Young citrus trees were pruned. Almond leaf out began on a wider scale as petal…
Organic Seed Finder
People looking to source organic seed need to look no further! www.organicseedfinder.org is a free tool made possible by seed vendors who post varieties based on annual organic seed sales….
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
…a.m. and will be heard live here on AgNet West. For the March Citrus Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form, please CLICK HERE. USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…is working to reduce crop insurance costs for beginning farmers and ranchers. And organic producers will benefit from the elimination of a previously-required five percent surcharge on crop insurance premiums….