A new portion of Fresno County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one ACP within the City of Fresno. The quarantine…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
…the hundreds tried, only a few were found to have real value over “native” trees. But that would soon change dramatically. Citrus mutates readily – sometimes several varieties can exist…
HLB-Positive Psyllid Detected in LA County
The Citrus Pest Disease and Prevention Program (CPDPP) reports an HLB-positive Asian citrus psyllid has been found during routine trapping in southern California. From the CPDPP’s website Citrus Insider: The…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Spraying Solutions; OJ Marketing Changes
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an interview with Phil Stansly on HLB spraying solutions and information about the upcoming Florida Department of Citrus orange juice marketing strategy…
Citrus Industry This Week: Combat Psyllids with Biological Control
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an interview with Jawwad Qureshi discussing biological control of psyllids. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…the threat posed by the Asian citrus psyllid, a non-native pest that can spread huanglongbing, a disease deadly to citrus plants. The California Department of Food and Agriculture said Dec….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine 2016 Update
…psyllid (ACP), a citrus pest of grave concern because it can spread a devastating disease that is fatal to citrus trees – huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. Quarantines…
Huanglongbing Disease Spread and Characteristics
…in California, showing growers how fast the disease can spread and how it isn’t limited to how far an Asian citrus psyllid can fly. Spread and Characteristics Huanglongbing (HLB) disease…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has Slight Changes for California
…Also showing changes in the January forecast were grapefruit, lemons and tangerines. Citrus Crop Forecast View the USDA/NASS January Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. The February citrus…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
…Trans-Pacific Partnership. “The Asian market is the fastest-growing market in the world,” Vilsack said. “And consumers there will be looking for the high-class products that American farmers and ranchers can…
Gut Feelings Important in ACP/HLB Management
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…
Agri View: The Gourd
…from the Asian subspecies, very early in history; a new study now indicates Africa The archaeological and DNA record shows it likely that the gourd was among the first domesticated…
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
…the world. HLB affects almost all citrus cultivars, and causes substantial economic and environmental losses to the citrus industry as well as backyard citrus by shortening the life of trees…