…partial quarantine due to the detected presence of the Asian citrus psyllid, a vector for HLB. Those states include Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi,…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading “huanglongbing” (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees. This bacterial disease is transmitted to…
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
…facility. We’ll pick up your donation and distribute it to our member food banks throughout the state, starting with your local food bank.” Citrus, berries, stone fruit, leafy greens, squash,…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…water deliveries is complicated, said Lange, who grows citrus, olives and grapes. “It takes a small army to manage water efficiently—everything is being captured and recycled, there are continual calculations…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…pests and improve productivity in California’s $1.3 billion citrus industry. Information on last year’s funded projects can be found here. Applications are due by June 8. More information can be…
Dollar Up Means Ag Exports Down
…who are closer to the Asian markets anyhow, is relatively down,” Gallagher said. “So in a global system where people go for the lowest net cost in their currency, they’re…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar Grilled Beet Steaks with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
…Beets Cut into 4oz Steaks 4T Brown Sugar 4T Citrus Arbosana Olive Oil 4 Sprigs of Rosemary 2T Balsamic Vinegar Salt/Pepper 2oz Goat Cheese To get the cooking directions, listen…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Update; Lemons in Florida?
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an update from the latest citrus crop forecast and information on lemons potentially joining Florida’s citrus industry. Want to learn more? Click…
Frost Tool Tested for ACP Management
…TreeGlove could be a good defense against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). “Our TreeGlove is a non-woven cloth, not a mesh netting. It’s a breathable, porous material that can hold…
Citrus Continues to Fund HLB/ACP Research
…managing the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) that spreads the disease. ACP was found in California in 2008 and Schulz says CRB at the time allocated 19% of their total research…
Grapefruit, Lemons Tangerines Change in April Crop Forecast
USDA April Citrus Crop Forecast Has Changes in Grapefruit and Lemons Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS delivered the April citrus crop forecast from Washington D.C.. The California Valencia orange forecast is 10.5…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…cash receipts for fruits and nuts are expected to remain stable in 2016 due to higher expected farm prices. Grapefruit and orange production is expected to fall as citrus greening…
Fresh Citrus for California Food Banks
Citrus Stride raises tons of fresh citrus for California food banks CDFA employees join other walkers at the State Capitol for the first annual Citrus Stride for California food banks….
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Onion Asian Eggplant Parmesan
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing caramelized onion Asian eggplant Parmesan with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Asian Eggplants 4 T Chenin…