The National Potato Council is holding the first ever National Potato expo in San Antonio this coming January, according to Roger Mix, a grower from Colorado who is currently vice president of the council. Find out more on their website www.potato-expo.com. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Water Wars Expanding
Several states have been fighting over water. There are more joining the fight. Everett Griner has the news for us. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
USDA: $5.8M INTO CALIFORNIA PSYLLID CONTROL EFFORTS
SAN PAULO, BRAZIL, Nov. 21, 2008 — Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer Friday announced the commitment of $5.8 million in funding to stop the spread of Asian citrus psyllid in California. The Asian citrus psyllid can carry citrus greening, which is one of the most devastating citrus diseases in the world. This funding is important to stop the spread of this …
Next Round of 205 Citrus Research Proposals on the Table
Grower Peter McClure, as chairman of the Citrus Production Research Advisory Council, known to many as the “Box Tax Council”, has been very involved in helping keep research funding decisions focused on what growers need the most, the fastest. In these reports, McClure offers an update on the latest 205 proposals now on the table, and when decisions will be …
Citrus Researchers Gather In China – Prep for Big HLB Mtg in FL
In this report, Dr Harold Browning, Director of UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, FL discusses the recent global gathering of citrus research scientists in China where Florida was well represented. The China gathering included review and discussions about the full scope of citrus research underway around the world. Browning and his team are also very involved …
Citrus Canker Protocol Changes for Shipping Fresh Fruit Clarified
In this report, details about recent rule changes affecting citrus growers with fruit destined for the European Union. Richard Kinney with the Florida Citrus Packers Association says his members sought the rule, and explains these slight changes to the packing and shipping protocols are already in place. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
Citrus “Free Riders” May Be Getting Closer to Funding Participation
In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff brings us up to date on the latest attempts to resolve the “free rider” issue, so called because imported orange juice gets benefits from Department of Citrus promotions and research without participating in the funding process for those efforts. Also at the start of this report, a reminder about the “Posters and Pastries” citrus …
Peanut Grading Research
Tyron Spearman has an update on where things stand with research concerning peanut grading. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Beef Pork and Dairy Exports Reduced
According to the latest forecast from USDA it looks like exports for beef, pork, and dairy products will be lower. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
How Distinct is your Stink?
Humans are known to have unique, genetically determined body odors, called odortypes, which act something like olfactory nametags, helping to distinguish individuals from one another, even pick out a mate. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024