…risk standard, how researchers are editing genes in citrus to combat HLB and a report regarding FSMA enforcement discretion for certain california crops. Tune in to the show for these…
Editing Genes in Citrus to Combat HLB
Researchers are working with the gene editing technology CRISPR to help citrus trees be more resistant to the disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Efforts continue on working to determine how the pathogen…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…of Huanglongbing (HLB). “In the three days of the conference, we address what’s the status of the disease throughout the world. The second day we talked about what we have…
ACP Found in Sacramento
…in 28 California counties. Residents who think they may have seen ACP or symptoms of HLB on their trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or the…
Citrus Season Recap with CCM’s Casey Creamer
…water and how to prepare for the upcoming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act that comes into play in 2020 as well as ACP/HLB quarantine zones, tarping, and new regulations. CCM’s newest…
HLB Detections Increased in 2018 as Monitoring Efforts Intensify
Huanglongbing (HLB) may have been found in significantly more citrus trees in 2018, but improved sampling and monitoring offer a reason as to why HLB detections increased so dramatically. In…
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…CDFA and establish 65 positions to enhance Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing detection, suppression, and eradication activities. The proposed budget also expands funding to $18 million for the Healthy Soils…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
…devastated by HLB? My conclusion is that number one, the answer is no, because California has been very proactive in controlling the spread of HLB through vector control of the…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…plant disease Huanglongbing (HLB). The Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund will build upon the program created in the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) title in the 2014…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
…topics, as well as issues related to ACP and HLB. The success of the informational exchange network relies on participation. Communicating with other members of the citrus industry about important…
Numerous ACP Found Near Visalia, California
…ACP were found. Local homeowners are cooperating with authorities to eradicate the insects. Preliminary testing of the trees does not indicate HLB in the area. All four discovery sites have…
Algorithm Helps Focus HLB Scouting
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has been utilizing an algorithm in their programs to find possible HLB infected citrus trees in the state. CDFA’s Victoria Hornbaker said it…
HLB Detections Nearing 1,000, Priorities Refocused
A series of strategic planning sessions have helped to craft a more detail-oriented approach to address the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and management of Huanglongbing (HLB) detections. As…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…Coordination (MAC) System, a method devised by USDA to streamline funding for HLB related projects. The HLB MAC program has already invested millions of dollars in the research and the…