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Lesser Cornstalk Borer Found in Peanut Fields

Dan June 11, 2019 Georgia, Peanuts

Lesser cornstalk borer (LCB) infestations have been found in southern Georgia peanut fields, nearly a month ahead of average. While rain did fall across a few fields this past weekend, the drought-like conditions that have been seen appear to have set the stage for the first outbreak of the pest in the past four years. FMC Regional Tech Service Manager …

Packer Upbeat About California Citrus Season
Jesse Silva, vice president of Kings River Packing, recently gave an upbeat outlook on the California citrus season. Silva termed it “a high-quality, high-demand year.” Kings River and its affiliated companies, including Cobblestone Fruit and Jireh Packing, are operating at full capacity across their four facilities in Sanger, Reedley and Orosi, Silva said. “We’re running […]
CRAFT Provides Program Updates
The Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation (CRAFT) recently reported it has processed more than 2,000 applications for its Year 7 programs. It has received more than $207 million in eligible applications across all program areas, with approximately $106 million available for funding projects this year. FAST TRACK All eligible Fast Track applications have been […]

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