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…
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
…early season due to the warmer temperatures. An early season means growers could see more generations of pests through the process and that’s especially the case with navel orangeworm. The…
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…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…percent of the total United States production. Apricot harvest began in early May. The early season varieties are reported to be lighter than normal. Oranges – The 2014-2015 California Navel…
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
…USDA Citrus Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. Producers, mark your calendars. The first citrus crop forecast of the 2015-16 season will be released at 9:00 a.m. Pacific…
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…
Almond Board: Be Mindful of Dust During Harvest
As growers prepare for harvest season, Associate Director, Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California Gabriele Ludwig says be mindful of all the dust involved. Almond Update July 9…
Stamps Celebrating Summer Harvest Season
U.S. Postal Service is issuing ‘Summer Harvest Forever’ stamps. Every summer, some of America’s favorite foods are in season. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a few of those favorites —…
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…