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NPC Calls For Tariffs on EU Fries and Protecting U.S. Citrus from Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The National Potato Council calls for tariffs on E.U. French Fries to balance trade, and California Citrus Mutual applauds Trump plan to protect U.S. Citrus from import advantages.
Cover Crops in Citrus - Part 2
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Sarah Strauss and colleagues at the University of Florida are analyzing the impact of cover crops in citrus.
Cover Crops in Citrus - Part 1
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Sarah Strauss at the University of Florida is analyzing the impact of cover crops in citrus in a three year study.
Monitoring Argentine Ant Populations
California Ag Today
Entomologist Dr. Mark Hoddle and his team at UC Riverside have created a tool to help farmers more effectively manage the Argentine Ant
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.
Florida Peaches Capture Seasonal Market Opportunity
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida peaches capture early season premiums.
Biochar and Citrus Greening Disease
Southeast Regional Ag News
Can biochar help mitigate damages from citrus greening disease which has been so costly to the Florida citrus industry?
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.
Florida Citrus Growers Diversify
Southeast Regional Ag News
Some Florida citrus growers are diversifying into peaches and other stone fruit.
Florida Citrus Harvest Over and U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus harvest has ended and we have the numbers, and U.S.-Kenya trade talks paused due to possible COVID exposure.
Citrus Pest and Disease Funding
California Ag Today
The budget signed by the Governor last month includes the continuation of funding for the Citrus Pest and Disease Division of the CDFA.
Research on Citrus Greening Disease Control
California Ag Today
Citrus Greening Disease has devastated farms in places like Florida, and poses a serious threat in California.
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.
Argentine Ant Control in Citrus and Grapes
California Ag Today
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The Argentine Ant arrived in California around 1905 from South America and has become a big problem for citrus and grape producers. Not because it causes damage to the crop, but because it protects that do: sap-sucking pests such as me
Read More Worldwide Citrus Estimates Down and Wheat Growers Hail USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA estimates worldwide production of citrus will be lower, and National Association of Wheat Growers hail President Trump's signing of USMCA.
Federal Disaster Relief Available and Dogs Find Deadly Bacteria
The Agribusiness Update
Federal aid is now available for producers facing losses from natural disasters, and trained dogs find fatal bacteria in California citrus groves.
Citrus Greening Quarantine and NPPC Applauds Japan Deal
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA expands citrus greening quarantine areas, and National Pork Producers Council applauds trade deal with Japan.
Chinese Ag Espionage and U.S. Dairy Like USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese espionage has links to U.S. agriculture, and U.S. Dairy industry likes USMCA.
FCC Presiding Over Rural Broadband and Farm Bill Urgency
The Agribusiness Update
FCC is presiding over debate on rural broadband, and Farm Bill urgency up in wake of Chinese tariffs.
NAMA Leader of the Year and USDA's Florida Citrus Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
NAMA names NCBA CEO Frazier Leader of the Year, and USDA's Florida Citrus forecast remains steady as growers continue Irma recovery.