Researchers caution that California growers need to incorporate their gut feelings when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing control. Important in ACP/HLB Management Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…
Agri View: The Gourd
…from the Asian subspecies, very early in history; a new study now indicates Africa The archaeological and DNA record shows it likely that the gourd was among the first domesticated…
Citrus Industry This Week: Cold Protection; HLB Test; Center Dedication
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on the dedication celebration for the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee as well as a discussion with Rick…
Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective
…the world. HLB affects almost all citrus cultivars, and causes substantial economic and environmental losses to the citrus industry as well as backyard citrus by shortening the life of trees…
ACP Management Participation Worries Growers
A recent poll showed California citrus growers have some concerns about participation when it comes to ACP management areas. Participation Worries Growers Managing the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is vital…
Citrus Industry This Week: Production Levels; Shoots and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes discussions and interviews with Aaron Himrod on production levels and Jude Grosser discusses the importance of nutrient applications. Want to learn more?…
Most Areas of San Joaquin Valley in Mid to Upper 20s Overnight
…expected to be in the middle to upper 20s, with a long night of frost anticipated due to rapid drop in temperatures. Hear the full forecast. Citrus Frost morning forecast…
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…America but is also grown and exported from several Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam. Obtained from several cactus species, its succulent stem provides the uniquely delicious fruit…
Cooler Temperatures Expected Tonight and into the Weekend
According to this mornings weather forecast from California Citrus Mutual, possible cooler temperatures are expected in areas tonight with colder temperatures moving in for the weekend. Tuesday Morning Citrus Frost…
Afternoon Fruit Frost Forecast
This afternoon’s fruit frost update from California Citrus Mutual has a frosty night forecast with temperatures in the East Central and Southeast San Joaquin Valley regions. Temperatures expected to range…
CCM Weather Watch-Cold Temperatures Just Beginning for Crops
California Citrus Mutual reported this morning on their Weather Watch that this is just the beginning of the cold temperatures for crops. CCM Citrus Frost Report…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
Southern Stanislaus County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of two ACPs within the City of Turlock. The quarantine also takes in…
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
…temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s can be ideal for most citrus varieties. Overall, Valley citrus growers dodged a hard freeze for a second night in a row….
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
A huanglongbing (HLB) technology summit earlier this month stressed the need for citrus growers to take Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and HLB prevention strategies seriously. HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy…