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Florida's Citrus Greening Shrouds and Study Confirms Value Livestock Grazing
The Agribusiness Update
If you’ve seen small trees in white shrouds on hills along the Florida highways, they protect citrus trees from the Asian citrus psyllid or citrus greening disease, and a USDA study confirms value of livestock grazing as a tool to protect western rangelands from wildfires.
Pest Management Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pest management is not just a problem for commercial growers. Many untended orchards and backyard fruit trees that don’t get the care they need are a major breeding ground for pests like apple maggots and the coddling moth.
Pest Management Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pest management is not just a problem for commercial growers. Many untended orchards and backyard fruit trees that don’t get the care they need are a major breeding ground for pests like apple maggots and the coddling moth.
Christmas Tree Shortage Explained
Line on Agriculture
Tim O'Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association says that they are experiencing a shortage of Christmas trees this year, which stems back to overplanting a few years ago.
Little Cherry Disease Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years for growing cherries, one of the concerns on the minds of many is controlling and managing Little Cherry Disease.
Little Cherry Disease Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years for growing cherries, one of the concerns on the minds of many is controlling and managing Little Cherry Disease.
Cherries Bad and Good Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Challenges for this year's cherry crop include leaving some cherries on the trees, but exports, on the other hand, have been encouraging according to Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby.
Cherries Bad and Good Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Challenges for this year's cherry crop include leaving some cherries on the trees, but exports, on the other hand, have been encouraging according to Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby.
Measuring Methane Emissions and Animal Extremist Tactics
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill and TREES Consulting develop a new Gold Standard-methodology giving beef producers a way to measure methane emissions reductions, and Animal Ag Alliance releases reports detailing interconnectedness of the animal rights movement and their tactics.
California Avocado Growers Hanging On and 4th of July Cookout Cost More
The Agribusiness Update
A cold Spring, increased imports and a persistent labor shortage have challenged California avocado growers, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.
Potential Pistachio Record and Dairy Pride Act Introduced
The Agribusiness Update
With more pistachio trees coming online this year, growers could be looking at record crop production, and Representatives from five states introduce the Dairy Pride Act.
Florida Grows Christmas Trees and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
Florida, known for palm and citrus trees, also grows Christmas trees, and Americans pay more for vegetables in 2021 thanks to drought.