Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a reminder on removing bee hives from groves and a report on black spot. Want to learn more? Click here…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…citrus because it is responsible for spreading Huanglongbing, also called citrus greening disease, a plant disease that is fatal to all types of citrus trees. This includes citrus trees in…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, with $76.8 million available in FY 2014. Citrus Disease Subcommittee: A subcommittee has been…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crime Tips; Sales Slump
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes tips for growers to prevent crime and details on the continuing citrus sales slump. Want to learn more? Click here…
Citrus Industry This Week: OJ Advertising in Jeopardy; Root Health
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on the possible end of generic TV OJ advertising as well as tips on how to improve tree…
AgNeTVideo: Kevin Severns, Chairman California Citrus Mutual on HLB
Kevin Severns of the California Citrus Mutual discusses the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease….
Citrus Industry This Week: Higher Yield in CHMA; Citrus Forecast
…latest citrus forecast numbers from USDA. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
Crop Progress Around the State
…continued in Fresno County. Nets were placed over mandarin trees to prevent pollination from bees. Young citrus trees were pruned. Almond leaf out began on a wider scale as petal…
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
…a.m. and will be heard live here on AgNet West. For the March Citrus Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form, please CLICK HERE. USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has…
Citrus Growers Hear Latest on HLB
…Citrus Mutual Kevin Severns says growers and anyone who works in citrus needs to be vigilant to help stop the spread of citrus psyllids. Citrus Growers Hear Latest on HLB…
Huanglongbing Leads Talks at Citrus Showcase
Hundreds of farmers attended the 2014 Citrus Showcase put on by California Citrus Mutual. Huanglongbing Leads Talks at Citrus Showcase Although the showcase held several workshops on a variety of…
Citrus Industry This Week: Evaluating Nutrition Programs; Fast Production
…issue of Citrus Industry This Week. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
Spinach Genes Could Save Citrus Trees
GMO researchers are using spinach genes in citrus trees to protect against Huanglongbing. Taylor Hillman reports. Spinach Genes Could Save Citrus Trees The most serious threat to the nation’s orange…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Initiative Leader; Research Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from the USDA’s new HLB initiative leader as well as a research update on HLB efforts. Want to learn more?…