USDA researchers will soon establish the start of what will be a long-term measuring process of how well we are doing in reducing food loss and food waste. Rob Bain …
No Changes for California Citrus
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington DC, issued the May citrus crop forecast with no increases were reported for California due to the April numbers being carried over. Increases for Florida in …
Leaders Say Lemon Proposal ‘Defies Logic’
A proposed rule will allow Argentinian lemons into the United States and California citrus leaders says this is another gamble in a series of proposals that would increase disease threats.
Increased ACP Activity in Central Valley
Tulare County saw an increase in Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) activity with several trap detections and one location raised some concerns with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
ACP Quarantines May Change in Future, Creating a Risk of Spreading the Pest Citrus leaders are holding meetings to discuss potential changes to future Asian citrus psyllid quarantine protocols. The …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Funding and Research; CEU Article
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on the latest HLB research funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as an opportunity to earn …
HLB Bacteria Isolates Can Vary
Proteins from the HLB-causing Bacteria Differ Between Region, Tree Variety Research is aiming to identify proteins associated with the bacteria that causes huanglongbing disease in hopes of detecting the disease …
Latest Push To Combat Citrus Greening
Researchers studying ways to address citrus greening will soon have more support in their efforts through USDA funding availability. Rod Bain has the story.
EPA Efforts To Address Pollinator Health
An Environmental Protection Agency official shared recently with farm broadcasters his agency’s efforts to address pollinator health concerns. Efforts that include state managed pollinator protection plans and taking another look …
Tree Removal Program Aids Fight Against ACP
Bayer is teaming up again with California’s citrus industry to help the fight against the Asian citrus psyllid, creating the Abandoned Citrus Tree removal program.
Citrus Greening Research Funding
USDA Announces $22 Million Available for Research to Combat Citrus Greening The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $22 million in grants to help citrus producers …
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading “huanglongbing” (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees. This bacterial disease is transmitted to …
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Update; Lemons in Florida?
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an update from the latest citrus crop forecast and information on lemons potentially joining Florida’s citrus industry. Want to learn more? Click …
Frost Tool Tested for ACP Management
A fairly common tool in frost protection for California citrus growers is being tested in Florida for an entirely different purpose.