Most citrus growers know what tamarixia wasps are and what they do, but how is the project doing since the insects’ release? Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with Microsoft to launch the “Innovation Challenge,” a contest designed to explore how climate change will impact the United States’ food system …
Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
What to expect at the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg trade show – and when you can begin registration. Farm Bureau Convention The 2016 convention keynote speaker …
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
Huanglongbing (HLB) has been confirmed four times in San Gabriel, in a kumquat tree on a residential property, in a lime tree on an adjacent residential property, and in calamondin …
Citrus Industry This Week: New FDOC Leadership; CHMAs Help Profits
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on new leadership at the Florida Department of Citrus and proof that successful Citrus Health Management Areas can help …
Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
The three huanglongbing (HLB) finds in California to date are in a close radius amongst a huge residential area. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says residential trees …
Second Wasp Released for Psyllid Control
A second parasitic wasp has been released to bolster the biological control of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Second Tree Tests Positive for HLB in San Gabriel
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed a second tree has tested positive for the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) in connection to the previous HLB detection in …
Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy Demonstration; Crop Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a video of a University of Florida steam machine in a citrus grove as well as details on the final …
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
A 2-year project looking into natural defenses for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) was conducted partly overseas, and experts say that was an important part of the trial. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2 through 8, 2015, as “National Farmers Market Week.” The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB Detection
A second case of the citrus disease called huanglongbing (HLB) was confirmed in California on July 10, and routine psyllid surveying led to the detection. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …