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A Ray of (Sweet) Hope for the Citrus Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a research farm in Groveland, Florida, scientists took a closer look at a sweet orange tree called “Donaldson.” Despite being surrounded by trees that were struggling—or already dead—this tree was thriving.
UF Unveils Six Citrus Greening-Tolerant Varieties for Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Six new citrus varieties bred for tolerance to Huanglongbing (HLB) are now available to Florida growers. Developed by UF/IFAS researchers, these selections aim to support industry recovery with improved juice quality and grove performance.
Wahlberg Joins Clean Energy Campaign and India Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Donnie Wahlberg has joined Clean Fuels Alliance America in a campaign to raise awareness about Bioheat Fuel, and USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to India in April.
Citrus Greening Disease in California and August Pork Exports Steady
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers remain vigilant after agricultural officials confirmed one region’s first finding of an insect carrying citrus greening disease, and August U.S. pork exports were steady compared to last year and led by another tremendous performance in Mexico.
Holding Out Hope in the Battle Against Citrus Greening
Southeast Regional Ag News
GrowingProduce.com is now reporting that valuable research has been going on in two experimental groves that could provide something for stakeholders to grow on.
California Citrus Greening Research and Census of Ag Collects Hemp Data
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California look for citrus greening disease, and for the first time the Census of Agriculture will collect data from hemp farmers.
Florida Growers Institute and Senators Call for Energy Independence
The Agribusiness Update
Citrus greening and other diseases are on the agenda for the upcoming Florida Growers Institute, and Farm-State Senators call on White House to improve energy independence.
Big Jump in Grower's Interest in the Almond Sustainability Program
California Tree Nut Report
Support for Blueberry Import Case and Aussie Plant Fights Citrus Greening
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry growers are getting support from lawmakers in fight against berry imports, and Australian plant found to fight HLB, citrus greening.
Reducing Dust During Almond Harvest---A Big Goal of the Industry
California Tree Nut Report
NCBA Winter Reboot and Blueberry Coalition Supports Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Registration is open for a Winter Reboot hosted by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and a new coalition of domestic blueberry importers and foreign grower groups oppose move to limit blueberry imports.
NCBA Winter Reboot and Blueberry Coalition Supports Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Registration is open for a Winter Reboot hosted by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and a new coalition of domestic blueberry importers and foreign grower groups oppose move to limit blueberry imports.
Director of the UC Kearney Research and Extension Center Retires
California Ag Today
Jeff Dahlberg has served as the director of the research and extension center in Parlier for the past 10 years.
N.Y. AG Sues Major Egg Producer and Hazel AC for Apple Storage
The Agribusiness Update
New York Attorney General sues Hillandale Farms for gouging egg prices during pandemic, and Hazel Tech launches new Hazel AC, for Controlled Atmosphere, to help air quality in apple cold storage.
Forest Management Study and USDA's Organic Certification
The Agribusiness Update
New research looks at how forest-management practices improve downstream water availability, and USDA's Farm Service Agency now accepting applications for funds that help with cost of organic certification.
NPPC Hails Foot N' Mouth Vaccine and Citrus Greening Control
The Agribusiness Update
NPPC is hailing the USDA purchase of Foot n Mouth disease vaccine, and University of California research finds citrus greening control.
Hope for Florida Citrus and Ag Truckers Want ELD Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Hope comes in relief bill for Florida citrus growers and industry hit by HLB and Hurricane Irma, and Ag Truckers looking for exemption from Electronic Logging Device mandate.