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…
ACP Management Participation Worries Growers
A recent poll showed California citrus growers have some concerns about participation when it comes to ACP management areas. Participation Worries Growers Managing the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is vital…
Citrus Industry This Week: Production Levels; Shoots and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes discussions and interviews with Aaron Himrod on production levels and Jude Grosser discusses the importance of nutrient applications. Want to learn more?…
Most Areas of San Joaquin Valley in Mid to Upper 20s Overnight
…expected to be in the middle to upper 20s, with a long night of frost anticipated due to rapid drop in temperatures. Hear the full forecast. Citrus Frost morning forecast…
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…America but is also grown and exported from several Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam. Obtained from several cactus species, its succulent stem provides the uniquely delicious fruit…