…crop. Citrus Crop Forecast USDA/NASS June 2014 Citrus Crop Production form. (.pdf) The final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast for this season is scheduled for Friday July 11, 2014 at 9:00…
California in HLB Eradication Mode
While the Florida citrus industry tries to weather the huanglongbing storm, California is trying to avoid the same situation which means not leaving infected trees in the ground. Taylor Hillman…
Quarantines Aim to Assist Commerce
A May 21 federal order reversed some restrictions on citrus inside of an Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zone. Taylor Hillman has more about the point of the quarantine zones. New…
Tulare ACP Citrus Quarantine Expands, More Could Come
The citrus quarantine area in Tulare County has grown once again, following the discovery of two more Asian citrus psyllids. The CDFA says there could be another expansion to come….
CA Citrus Could Go Back to China
…for California citrus growers. Sabrina Hill reports. California citrus could return to China The Chinese delegation will tour the state’s biggest citrus-producing areas, including the San Joaquin Valley and Ventura…
Stop Huanglongbing Before It Starts in CA Citrus
With the threat of Huanglongbing disease, or citrus greening, hanging over California’s citrus industry, a leader in the citrus industry discusses measures we all can take to stop the disease….
Researchers Find Possible Cure for Citrus Disease HLB
There’s new hope in the fight against the citrus disease Huanglongbing. Sabrina Hill has more. Florida Researchers Find Possible Cure for Citrus Disease Researchers with the University of Florida may…
AgNeTVideo: Nick Hill on Preventing Asian Citrus Psyllid Spread
…Nick Hill talks about best management practices for preventing the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid. The psyllid can spread huanglongbing disease, also called citrus greening, which kills citrus trees….
Weekly Cotton Market Review
…a year ago. Total spot transactions for the season were 1,297,018 compared to 1,647,463 bales the corresponding week a year ago. The ICE July settlement prices ended the week at…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Views; Citrus Conference
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes grower views on the future of citrus and a preview of Florida Citrus Mutual’s upcoming citrus industry conference. Want to…
Citrus Meeting to Focus on ACP Spread Prevention
Growers in Southern California are invited to attend a meeting on preventing the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid. Sabrina Hill has the details. ACP prevention meeting for citrus industry…
2014 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…is estimated at 49,000. Dried plum trees were pulled after the 2013 harvest, reducing acreage by 2 percent for the 2014 season. The French prune variety accounts for virtually all…
Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy Efforts; Black Spot Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a summary report on grower thermotherapy efforts and an update on citrus black spot. Want to learn more? Click here…
Importance of Quarantines for Controlling Pests in California
…a lot of attention lately is the Asian citrus psyllid. Importance of Quarantines in California When it comes to state-issued quarantines, it falls on the shoulders of California Department of…