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RIFA Infestation Rings Alarm Bells in Western California
California Ag Today
The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is responding to an active infestation of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, in the Montecito area.
TX Citrus Under Fruit Fly Attack
Southeast Regional Ag News
South Texas citrus is reportedly under attack and USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is asking residents for their help.
Grasshopper-Cricket Infestation and Organic Market Development Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along the California-Oregon border have reported millions of dollars in losses from a torrent of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.
APHIS Potato Wart Report Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on the potato wart infestation on Canada's Prince Edward Island is out and confirms earlier concerns.
APHIS Potato Wart Report Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on the potato wart infestation on Canada's Prince Edward Island is out and confirms earlier concerns.
Mexican Fruit Fly in San Diego and U.S. Meat Exports to Columbia Strong
The Agribusiness Update
77-square-miles of San Diego County under quarantine after Mexican Fruit fly infestation discovered, and U.S. pork and beef exports to Columbia rebound strong.
Ethanol Production Highest in a Month and Global Food Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol output jumped to highest level in a month, and global food prices fall by biggest amount since 2008.
Ethanol Production Highest in a Month and Global Food Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol output jumped to highest level in a month, and global food prices fall by biggest amount since 2008.
Crop Insects to Look for in June
California Ag Today
Crops are in the ground, which means, now is the time for farmers to pay close attention to some of the insects that might be infesting fields. University of Illinois Field Crops Entomologist Nick Seiter says… the insects that farmers should watch out for will vary per crop.
Light Pest Pressure
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the growing season comes to an end, Alabama entomologists say it hasn’t been a bad year for pest infestations.
Inslee's Apple Maggot Gift and CFAP Round 2
The Agribusiness Update
Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivers maggot-infested apples from his back yard to Eastern Washington wildfire victims, and Round 2 of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program contains up to $14-billion for agriculture.
Inslee's Apple Maggot Gift and CFAP Round 2
The Agribusiness Update
Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivers maggot-infested apples from his back yard to Eastern Washington wildfire victims, and Round 2 of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program contains up to $14-billion for agriculture.
Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation Could be Used in Almond Orchards Soon
California Tree Nut Report
Natalie Ott, USDA ARS
Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation Before Planting Almonds
California Tree Nut Report
Natalia Ott, UDA ARS
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Sightings of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs continues to climb.
Stink Bugs in Skagit County Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The First Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Are Found in Skagit County.
Stink Bugs in Skagit County Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The First Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Have Been Found in Skagit County.
Stink Bug Invasion
Fruit Grower Report
An invasive Stink Bug is establishing itself in the Pacific Northwest, leaving growers wondering when they'll strike.
Clearing Up Confusion, Trade Official Visits Ag Exporters & Gypsy Moth Eradication Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many wonder if the suspension of H-2B applications could affect agriculture, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Service touring the Northwest, and WSDA proposes plan for gypsy moth eradication near Yacolt.
Hungry Pests
Food Forethought
Invasive pests and plants can pose a major threat to a state's agricultural and natural resources.