…better position if they would have done the same. Florida citrus grower Pete Spyke says the practices Florida growers are using to stay afloat with huanglongbing (HLB) disease won’t matter…
Citrus Crop Forecast has No Changes
…in Valencia oranges and Tangerines. June Citrus Crop Forecast June USDA Citrus Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form (.pdf) The final citrus crop forecast of the 2015-16 season will…
Nobody Exempt from ACP Quarantines
…to protect against the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) which can carry huanglongbing disease. Kinoshita reminds everyone that these restrictions aren’t just directed at agriculture, and any citrus…
New Facility Proves HLB/ACP Seriousness
An image of the planned biosafety-level 3 plant facility in Riverside. A joint effort is bringing an Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing specific research facility to Southern California. California Citrus…
Psyllid Quarantines Affecting Bottom Line
Moving citrus through the state is now more costly due to Asian citrus psyllid quarantines and the threat of huanglongbing (HLB) disease and some growers see it more than others….
Making Growing Tamarixia a Common Practice
A project in Southern California is researching methods of growing tamarixia which is a natural defense against the Asian citrus psyllid. Making Growing Tamarixia Common The Hanson Agricultural Research and…
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
…biodegradable baits loaded with ultra-low toxicity sugar water inside hydrogels made from crystallized algae.” For more information: Asian Citrus Psyllid Citrus Greening Natural Enemies: Pysllaphycus diaphorinae Natural Enemies: Tamarixia radiata…
Regional ACP Change Unfavorable to Some
…majority or all of the citrus-producing areas in the state are under an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine, the state could deregulate local quarantines and move to a statewide approach….
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
Some growers in Southern California may not be happy with CDFA’s proposed ACP quarantine changes to USDA’s statewide regulations. Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)…
The California Kitchen: Asian Pickled Radishes with Crispy Prawns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asian pickled radishes with crispy prawns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ Cup Teriyaki…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…County citrus grower Matt Watkins said, “We’ve been trying to get legislation for over two years and we’re in year five of a drought and nothing has changed. We need…
Grower Warns CA of HLB Tough Reality
Florida grower talks about life with HLB and what California growers should be prepared to do A longtime Florida citrus grower is making the best of a bad situation and…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…Wonderful Company. “As an agriculture industry leader and one of the world’s largest growers of citrus, nuts and pomegranates, we have a vested interest in the future of farming. We…
GWSS Egg Hatch Begins, Treatments Underway
…efforts on a regional scale between citrus and grape growers. Since late 2015 citrus growers in the General Beale and Edison regions of Kern County have made two insecticide applications…