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
…citrus psyllid was first detected here in 2008.” A CDFA crew has removed and disposed of the infected tree and is preparing to conduct treatment of citrus trees for ACP…
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
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. Following the detection of an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) within the City of San Jose,…
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…
Citrus Industry This Week: New Citrus Plantings; Fruit Drop Report
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida features a discussion from Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black about how new citrus plantings are working for growers. There is…
2015 Citrus Grower Seminar Series
The Citrus Research Board and University of California Cooperative Extension are inviting citrus growers to the free grower seminar series starting June 26. The series will be held in three…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…Almost all breeds of blueberries and cranberries currently in production, and 80% of all varieties of citrus fruits grown in the U.S.; “Tifsport”, a turfgrass specifically designed to withstand the…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
Two portions of Kern County have been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detections of two ACP within the City of Bakersfield, one in the…