Originally set to expire August 4, the Section 18 Crisis Exemption that allowed for the use of Transform (Sulfoxaflor) has been extended to October 31. Growers in California are pleased …
HLB Found in California Citrus Birthplace
A citrus tree in the city of Riverside tested positive for huanglongbing (HLB) disease. The detection is the first case of HLB found in a major citrus-producing county and the …
No Referendum Needed for Citrus Pest and Disease Program
Overwhelming positive response to California’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) will keep the program running for another four years, bypassing the need for a referendum. The California Department …
Inconclusive HLB Tests Remind Growers of Disease Threat
Central Valley citrus growers got a reminder how close the deadly disease huanglongbing is to the industry with a discussion about inconclusive HLB tests found in their area. The Citrus …
Agri View: Chemical Challenge to Control Insects
Everett Griner talks about controlling insects and pests is a challenge without the use of chemicals in today’s Agri View. Chemical Challenge to Control Insects Farmers use a lot of …
Three Anaheim Trees Test HLB Positive
Three residential trees have tested HLB positive in an Anaheim residential area. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) found the trees while surveying the area after two psyllids tested …
HLB Tree Triggers New Quarantine
Another huanglongbing (HLB) infected tree has been found in Southern California. Although the HLB tree is in an urban area, it is outside of the current HLB quarantines. Officials said …
Citrus Tarping Enforcement Begins April 3
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that the delayed citrus tarping regulation that was slated to take effect in early March will now begin in April. The bulk …
Citrus Tarping Regulation Delayed
A new tarping regulation for citrus loads has been put on hold by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ag leaders say the industry should still make plans …
Tarping Fines Could Be Costly
New tarping rules are in effect for California citrus. The industry must comply, or it will face costly penalties. Tarping fines could add up to $10,000. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Tarping Started March 1
As of March 1, 2017, all citrus loads traveling throughout the state of California have to be tarped. This regulation aims to reduce the accidental transportation of the Asian citrus …
Vine Mealybug Still an Issue
The vine mealybug continues to be an issue for California grape growers. The pest can be hard to manage due to the size of infestations, especially for table grape growers. …
Botryosphaeria Concerns Rise with Wet Weather
All of the rain this winter is a welcomed sight, but it also brings back some serious botryosphaeria concerns growers haven’t seen in a while. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) will hold meetings in the southern Central Valley about coordinated Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) treatments. Organizers said communication between growers is essential …