…Representative Tino Lopez said. “They have overwintered in the crotches of the trees, especially younger trees that are one to four years old.” The pest overwinters in a hibernaculum. Lopez…
Citrus Showcase This Week
…2 at the Visalia Convention Center. The annual meeting gets the latest huanglongbing (HLB), Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and water management research out to growers. CCM Vice President Bob Blakely…
Citrus Tarping Started March 1
…psyllid (ACP). The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) is helping to get the word out about the new regulation. “That regulation is stating that every load, regardless of…
Almond Board: Bee Forage
…in their orchards at risk, and beekeepers are responsible for delivering and maintaining the requisite number and quality of hives. Best Management Practices As part of an ongoing commitment to…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…risk management promises dairy leaders and Congress committed to,” said Foster. “In order to do that, we must make adjustments to the program.” In her remarks, Foster highlighted NMPF’s current…
Animal Health Market Forecasted to Reach $58 Billion by 2025
…system integration solutions. Technological advancements, such as Cloud Service Brokerage (CSB), Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), Cyber-Physical System (CPS), and clinical integration, are anticipated to offer new opportunities for market…
UNH Research: Organic Pesticides Help Manage Cabbage Aphids on Brussels Sprouts
…research from the University of New Hampshire shows that organic pesticides can be effective in managing the pests. The research was conducted by Becky Sideman, a researcher with the NH…
Vine Mealybug Still an Issue
Courtesy: UCANR The vine mealybug continues to be an issue for California grape growers. The pest can be hard to manage due to the size of infestations, especially for table…
Help the Bees
…for fertilization and pest control. Other impactful ways of helping our friends is to understand the impact of climate change. Become an advocate for bees and monarchs. I’m Cathy Isom……
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded programs,…
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) will hold meetings in the southern Central Valley about coordinated Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) treatments. Organizers said communication between growers is essential…
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
…President Dennis Slater, shared with exhibitors and attendees that the two organizations have a verbal agreement on a future collaboration. Beginning with the 2018 show, AEM will assist with management…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
…System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to receive financial assistance from federal agencies like NRCS. Mandating that farmers and ranchers comply with…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…to continually evolve best practices. This effort includes the Accelerated Innovation Management (AIM) program and was celebrated at the recent Almond Conference in a short film. “This commitment helps ensure…