Citrus Greening Breakthrough and Wildfires Expected Down
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**The EPA approved CarriCea T1, a breakthrough citrus rootstock that helps trees defend themselves against citrus greening disease.
This powerful new tool fights the disease at the source while reducing the need for conventional pesticide sprays.
Florida’s citrus industry, the center of America’s orange juice supply, continues to face extraordinary pressure.
At the industry’s 2004 peak, Florida growers produced nearly 292 million boxes of citrus. Today’s harvest is less than 5% of that.
www.morningagclips.com/new-citrus-tool-to-help-prevent-widespread-loss-of-citrus-crops-and-support-americas-food-supply/
**House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson is grateful the Farm Bill passed through the House.
Thompson says he can think of no more important work than championing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
With 14 Democrats and one independent voting in favor of the bill, it’s the highest number of votes from the minority party on a House farm bill since 2008.
Only three Republicans voted against the bill.
**AccuWeather is forecasting a slightly lower number of U.S. wildfires in 2026 but warns those that do ignite could be more intense and destructive.
Experts say drought, heat, wind, and dry vegetation are increasing the likelihood of fast-spreading fires.
AccuWeather’s Lead Long-Range Forecaster, Paul Pastelok says expanding drought, combined with heat, wind, and dry vegetation, is a dangerous combination.
The interior Northwest and Rockies could face the highest risk.
