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Citrus Greening Research and RFA Blasts EPA's Science Advisory Board
The Agribusiness Update
USDA researchers find potential remedy that boosts a citrus tree’s natural resistance to diseases, and RFA sends letter to EPA Administrator blasting the agency’s Science Advisory Board.
Florida Packinghouse Citrus Day and Cranberry Estimates Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's fresh citrus industry will gather tomorrow for Citrus Packinghouse Day, and USDA estimates the national cranberry crop for 2023 will be down 5% from last year.
Florida Packinghouse Citrus Day and Cranberry Estimates Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's fresh citrus industry will gather tomorrow for Citrus Packinghouse Day, and USDA estimates the national cranberry crop for 2023 will be down 5% from last year.
Florida Citrus Expo and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida citrus researchers and Extension program staff to provide educational programs at the Florida Citrus Expo, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
California Citrus Greening and Gas Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
In California, where the Asian Citrus psyllid was first detected in 2008 and still no commercial citrus has been infected, and gas prices remain unchanged from last week.
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.
Almond Farmer: Never Seen Rain and Snow Like It Was This Winter
California Tree Nut Report
A Farm Bill for Citrus Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Does the Farm Bill have the power to help?
Robust Farm Bill Programs Needed for Citrus Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Since 2000, total domestic production of oranges dropped 80 percent, while grapefruit production declined 88 percent, highlighting the need for robust farm bill programs for the citrus industry.
USDA's Florida Citrus Forecast and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Florida citrus forecast up slightly, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
California Citrus Challenges and Labor Contracts at West Coast Ports
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers finding challenges from last month's flooding, and the lack of labor contracts at West Coast ports could be dangerous for ag products headed to Asia.
California Citrus Challenges and Labor Contracts at West Coast Ports
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers finding challenges from last month's flooding, and the lack of labor contracts at West Coast ports could be dangerous for ag products headed to Asia.
Hurricane Ian Caused Over $1 billion in Damages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new report from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences set the estimated overall production losses at $1.03 billion.
Amid Citrus Woes, Florida Citrus Commission Adjusts Budget
Southeast Regional Ag News
Production is on pace to be the lowest since the 1929-1930 season.
Tangerine Share of Citrus Up and Thompson Elected House Ag Chair
The Agribusiness Update
Pennsylvania Republican GT Thompson elected chair of House Ag Committee, and tangerines pick up greater share of citrus purchases.
California Navel Orange Crop Promising and Vilsack Meets with Mexican President
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers report navel orange crop looks promising, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with Mexican President to discuss potential ban on the import of biotech corn by 2024.
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.
California Farmers Bulldoze Crops and Electric Vehicles Lacking AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley are being forced to bulldoze healthy nut and citrus trees and grapevines due to water shortages, and many electric vehicles don't come with AM radio and that's a big worry for farm broadcasters.
University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner will cost you more this year.
UF Citrus Greening Research and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida faculty secure over $16 million for Citrus Greening research, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.