Researchers caution that California growers need to incorporate their gut feelings when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing control. Important in ACP/HLB Management Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…
Citrus Industry This Week: Cold Protection; HLB Test; Center Dedication
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on the dedication celebration for the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee as well as a discussion with Rick…
Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective
…(HLB) can test negative on the current test. University of California Davis professor Carolyn Slupsky says this is not because the test isn’t effective though, and the problem comes down…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced 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 leaf trees,…
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
A huanglongbing (HLB) technology summit earlier this month stressed the need for citrus growers to take Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and HLB prevention strategies seriously. HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy…
ACP Quarantine in Northern San Mateo County Includes Portion of San Francisco County
…because 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…
HLB Products Bombarding Growers
HLB products and cures are popping up left and right and it can be challenging for growers to decipher what’s credible. HLB Products Bombarding Growers Mike Irey is with Southern…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…have seen ACP or symptoms of HLB on their trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
Greater HLB-Resistant Rootstock Released
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service announced the release of a new citrus rootstock that is showing greater huanglongbing (HLB) resistance. The rootstock was created in Indio,…
HLB Summit Updates California Growers
…process. Researchers and professors presented at the HLB summit what they believe needs to be done in California to avoid the devastation other states have seen from the disease. HLB…
Citrus Industry This Week: Greening-Resistant Trees; HLB Dialog
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information about new research developments from the University of Florida on HLB and a letter to the Citrus Industry editor from Bill…
Register Today for HLB Early Detection Technology Summit
HLB on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. Early detection technologies can become valuable tools for identifying huanglongbing (HLB) positive trees before physical symptoms of the disease appear. A massive amount…
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley
…is of grave concern because it can carry the plant disease huanglongbing (HLB). All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There…
Citrus Industry This Week: Undercover Citrus; Rehabilitating HLB-Infected Trees
…about pruning to rehabilitate HLB-infected trees. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….