…it up and transmit it to other plants. Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says new research is looking into a better testing system. HLB Research Looks at Better…
Psyllid Meeting and Field Day
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, along with other partners, will host an asian citrus psyllid meeting and field day on May 8th in LA County. Because of the…
Quiet Season for Psyllids
Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says California is doing a good job of staying vigilant during the bug’s less active season. Atkins said even with the positive news,…
Citrus Industry This Week: Coping with HLB; Thermotherapy; Labor Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information from CRDF on greening, a report from the citrus thermotherapy field day and a labor update. Want to learn…
Funding For California Citrus Research Project
Funding from the USDA is headed to California for a research project to help fight the Asian citrus psyllid. Sabrina Hill has more. Bio-control funding The project is the use…
Full Interview: California Citrus Research Project Gets Funding
Ken Keck, CRB Funding from the USDA is headed to California for a research project to help fight the Asian citrus psyllid. The project is the use of a bio-control…
Video: Limiting Field Spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program asked AgNet West to share this video with you, in an effort to help stop the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid….
Citrus Industry This Week: Psyllid Products; Big Issue on Growers’ Minds
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a cautionary report on mixing psyllid products as well as details of the big issue on growers’ minds. Want to learn more?…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…of blueberries and cranberries currently in production, and 80% of all varieties of citrus fruits grown in the U.S.; “Tifsport”, a turf used on NFL, collegiate, and other sports fields…
Citrus Industry This Week: Bicarbonates; Root Enemies; Expo Focus
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on bicarbonates and HLB, information on citrus root enemies and the announcement of this year’s Citrus Expo seminar…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…International $15,423,937 Cranberry Marketing Committee $1,561,170 Distilled Spirits Council $401,630 Florida Department of Citrus $3,885,364 Food Export Association of the Midwest USA $9,637,643 Food Export USA Northeast $8,138,985 Ginseng Board…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Insecticide Exemption
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the latest citrus crop forecast from USDA, land value information and details on a new insecticide exemption. Want to learn…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-No Changes From Last Month for California
…DC. USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Please CLICK HERE for the April USDA Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size Chart. The next monthly USDA Citrus Crop Forecast will be Friday, May…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
…may have seen the Asian citrus psyllid are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing disease please visit: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/acp/…