AgNet This Week: Immigration Reform; Peanut Price; Farm Bill Meetings

Randall Weiseman March 19, 2014 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on when farmers might see some movement on immigration reform, as well as information on the peanut price and farm bill education meetings for cotton growers. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.

Chilean Citrus Export Expectations
The Chilean Citrus Committee recently estimated that global citrus exports from Chile will total 383,000 tons this season, a 4% decline from 2023. Export declines are projected for clementines, mandarins and oranges. Lemons are the only citrus fruit forecast to have increased export volume this season. The committee forecast clementine export volume of 40,000 tons, […]
California Growers Gear Up for Citrus Thrips Threat
Citrus thrips caused serious problems for many California growers last year. This year, growers appear to be gearing up in case it is another bad season for thrips. “Going into this spring, there’s a lot of eyes on it,” said Colby Campbell, general manager of Cobblestone Fruit. “Everybody’s watching, and I think everybody has made […]

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