Everett Griner talks about people as well as plants affected by insects in today’s Agri View. Insects and Disease…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…Research Initiative Citrus Disease Research and Education (CDRE) program, which is made available through the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease Vilsack “Our HLB…
Mites Increase Disease Impact
…states, it changed the landscape of honey bee viruses. Mites Increase Disease Impact UC Davis Extension Apiculturist Emeritus Eric Musson says the mite acts like a filter for the diseases….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Santa Clara County
…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 both…
Few Treatments for Pierce’s Disease
Unfortunately once a vine is infected with Pierce’s disease there is little left to do other than pulling the plant. Few Treatments for Pierce’s Disease Experts say grape growers need…
Pierce’s Disease May Never Be Eradicated
Even with lower glassy winged sharpshooter numbers this year, experts want growers to know the signs of Pierce’s disease in grape vines. Pierce’s Disease May Never Be Eradicated Pierce’s disease…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
…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 both the insect and…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
…disease. “Early blooming varieties are typically more susceptible to walnut blight simply because they bloom closer to the rainy season,” Mueller says. “But even late-blooming varieties like Chandler need protection…
Santa Barbara County Grower Meeting Set for February 3
…February 3. The meeting will address the latest news related to the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing, discuss treatment protocols and area-wide management strategies, and review county ACP communication protocols…
ACP Quarantine in Madera County
…an invasive species 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…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium
…California Agricultural and Natural Resources and Allied Grape Growers sponsored the event that informed attendees on the latest Pierce’s disease, glassy winged sharp shooter, mealybugs and vineyard disease identification information….
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). BCAP, reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, provided incentives for the removal of dead or diseased trees from National Forests and Bureau of…
HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping
Standard Huanglongbing regulations stemming from Florida’s outbreak in citrus could shut down many operations if a tree in California tests positive. HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping It’s taken over…
HLB Not Just a Producer Concern
Backyard citrus growers need to be cognizant of Asian citrus psyllids and Huanglongbing disease as well. HLB Not Just a Producer Concern Tulare County is the first area north of…