The farm bill frameworks from the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees include specific funding for combating Huanglongbing (HLB). Both frameworks continue funding the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension …
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens …
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
Congress has allocated an additional $500,000 to help support a new citrus breeding program in Parlier. Both the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and California Citrus Mutual (CCM) praised congressional leaders …
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
The citrus industry is making preparations to hopefully avoid another bad year for citrus thrips. General Manager of Cobblestone Fruit, Colby Campbell said damage last year was some of the …
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
California prune growers will soon have new prune varieties in orchards as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest developments. The UC Yolo Gold and J2N varieties offer …
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
California prune growers anticipate new production opportunities as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest cultivars have the potential to extend the production season. Program Manager Sarah Castro …
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the changing landscape, as the challenges of this production year come to light. Amid the harvest of California navels, mandarins, and …
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
A group of fruit industry professionals is gathered in Las Vegas for a special summit. Fruit growers know each part of the fruit is important, but a summit held in …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Discovery Opens Additional Research Opportunities
A failed field test has revealed a significant discovery about the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of Huanglongbing (HLB). Research indicates that the bacteria causing citrus greening can disrupt the …
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
The University of California, Riverside has secured over $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three research projects addressing the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Grants …
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in the Hacienda Heights area of Los Angeles County. The discovery was made during …
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of Huanglongbing (HLB) in five trees in San Diego County. The HLB-positive trees were found in a residential …
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. That marks a one percent increase from the previous …
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) are a constant concern for growers. MRL issues can create a variety of obstacles depending on which market citrus exports are destined for. While the industry …