An equipment upgrade at a southern California cooperative Extension office will lead to research looking at how and why shot hole borers move through a tree. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
California CCA Exam Signup Open
Crop advisers in California and Arizona have the opportunity to register for the August 5, 2016 CCA Exam until June 24, 2106. The exam will be given in Sacramento, Tulare, …
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. Sponsored …
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 …
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 …
Identifying Vine Mealybug, A Growing Problem
Vine mealybug continues to be spotted in vineyards along the coast. Identifying this emerging pest early can save a producer in the long run. San Luis Obispo Viticulture Farm Advisor …
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. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation …
Insight from Johnsongrass Mapping
A new study will focus on johnsongrass mapping and researchers hope that by identifying those populations in California, it may give them a clue for better management of the weed. …
Citrus Continues to Fund HLB/ACP Research
Citrus industry leaders expressed how their research funding allocations have changed since 2008 and continue to devote money to fight huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Exemption Granted for PSHB Management
Hero® Insecticide Gets Section 18 Exemption for Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer From the California Avocado Commission: The California Department of Pesticide Regulation issued a section 18 emergency exemption for the …
Johnsongrass Problem Seen by Many
Research is focusing on johnsongrass management due it’s large scope in the United States and researchers say it’s spreading north. The weed also has some resistance issues which makes managing …
Creating an Easy and Fast HLB Test
HLB research is looking to adapt some widely used platforms to detect the disease faster and easier. Researchers are looking for a better way to identify huanglongbing (HLB)-infected trees and …
Identifying HLB From Bacteria Proteins
New research could help citrus growers identify huanglongbing infected trees earlier by identifying bacteria proteins rather than the bacteria itself. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from …
ACP Treatment Areas Key for HLB Fight
California citrus growers have been forming ACP treatment areas for some time and Florida growers shared the importance of that communication in controlling Asian citrus psyllids (ACP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …