Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed a second tree has tested positive for the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) 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…
The California Kitchen: Scarlet Royal Grape Citrus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing scarlet royal citrus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Spring Blend mix English Cucumber 1 Cup…
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
Courtesy: UCANR 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….
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. Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB…
AgNeTVideo: Thermotherapy Field Day
…the University of Florida citrus tree steamer unit and a brief update on the research currently being done with tree steaming in an effort to control HLB in citrus trees….
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…of the disease by restricting the movement of citrus trees, citrus plant parts, green waste, and all citrus fruit except what is commercially cleaned and packed. As part of the…
Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast of 2014-15 Season Has Changes on Oranges
The final citrus crop forecast was released by Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. today. Hudson reported changes in California Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast July…
Citrus Industry This Week: Total Tree Health to Fight HLB; Grapefruit Survey
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from University of Florida’s (UF) Michael Rogers who maintains total tree health is key to fighting HLB and…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection In Santa Clara County Expands Quarantine Into Alameda County
…keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport or send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or…
Agri View: No End in Sight
Everett Griner talks about citrus greening still growing in today’s Agri View. No End in Sight…
Local Residents Urged To Declare Why “Citrus Matters” To Los Angeles
…and protect California citrus, including: 1. Spreading the word and increasing awareness about the disease, the Asian citrus psyllid and why they love citrus using the hashtag #CitrusMatters. Through use…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower HLB Estimates; Replanting ‘Loser’ Blocks
…blocks of citrus with high-density plantings. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
The California Kitchen: Blackberry Chocolate Sponge Cake with Chocolate Beer Ganache
…T Sugar ½ T Kosher Sal 3 T Whole Milk ½ Cup Plus 1 T AP Flour ½ Cup Coco Powder 2 Cream Charges 5 T Rosenthal Orange Citrus Olive…