Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed a second tree has tested positive for the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) in…
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…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection In Santa Clara County Expands Quarantine Into Alameda County
…it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species, such as curry leaf trees, are susceptible hosts for both the insect…
Local Residents Urged To Declare Why “Citrus Matters” To Los Angeles
California’s citrus industry is threatened by the Asian citrus psyllid, a tiny pest that can transmit the world’s deadliest citrus disease, Huanglongbing (HLB). Currently, all of Los Angeles County is…
California Angus Genomics Forum
…Jeff Stott, professor and veterinary immunologist at the University of California–Davis, will discuss foothill abortion and the vaccine that will soon be available to guard against the tick-borne bacterial disease….
Syndrome Causing Olive Tree Damage Overseas
…Lightle says olive producers should always keep an eye out for abnormal dieback, especially since some of the subspecies of the bacteria already exist in California. Connection to Pierce’s Disease…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DoT), the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The effort is part…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
…known history of Foot-and-Mouth disease would be allowed to begin the inspection process to import fresh and frozen beef products into the United States. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association stands…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…honey bee pest and disease management, nutrition and honey bee forage, lack of honey bee genetic diversity, impact of pesticides, and technical assistance for beekeepers. Continued support for the California…
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
…(Food Safety and Inspection Service), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the Department of Commerce (National Marine…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
…of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species, such as curry trees, are susceptible hosts for…
Update on Commercial Orchard Psyllid Find
…you have asked about huanglongbing (HLB) testing on the ACP found on yellow sticky traps. In most cases, by the time they are collected, the insects on sticky traps are…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected Near Orange Cove
…collaboratively to determine what steps are taken next. The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as…