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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.
A Boost for Florida Reforestation
Southeast Regional Ag News
From Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, 'We’re committed to supporting Florida’s forests with top-quality seedlings, making it easier for landowners to replenish our timber resources.'
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.
California's Prop 12 Kicks In and World Food Prices Drop in December
The Agribusiness Update
Proposition 12, the California law that prohibits the sale of whole pork that comes from pigs raised in gestation crates, is now in place, and the U.N.’s Food and Agricultural Organization says world food prices dropped in December.
Prop 12 Kicks In and Ag Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
Proposition 12, the California law that prohibits the sale of whole pork in the state that comes from the pigs raised in gestation crates, is now in place, and USDA’s Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission to India in April and USDA is accepting applications from exporters who'd like to join her.
Liquid Fuels and Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Liquid fuel sales, including ethanol blended gas, will continue for the foreseeable future, according to most experts, despite the politics of climate change.
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.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Lawmakers Message to Automakers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows where socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be, and over 100 lawmakers send letter to automakers expressing concerns over removal of AM radio in future vehicles.
University of California Adds Two to Ag Research and Record HPAI Bird Deaths
The Agribusiness Update
The University of California adds UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced to list of agricultural experiment stations, and a record number of domestic birds die in 2021 from bird flu.
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.
Vilsack on African Swine Fever and NCBA on BSE in Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges everyone to be informed about African Swine Fever, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association talks about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in Brazil.
Cell-Grown Meat Grows and Vegetable Imports Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Cell-grown meat operations grow six-fold in 2020, and Vegetable imports to U.S. soar during pandemic.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
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.