Researchers at many universities are working on a citrus greening cure, but among the most aggressive and unusual experiments are those being conducted at Texas A&M University and Southern Gardens…
Devastating Citrus Greening Disease Targeted by USDA Grants
The grant will be used to develop non-transgenic techniques that either kill Asian citrus psyllids or prevent the tiny insects from spreading the disease to citrus trees. (Thinkstock photo) Two…
Citrus Industry This Week: Pruning Advice for HLB Trees; Florida Freeze Warning
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes details on the best pruning level to rehab HLB-infected citrus trees and a report on how citrus growers are preparing…
Citrus Industry This Week: Best Practices for HLB; Disease During Bloom
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a grower’s view on HLB strategies and what disease to watch for during citrus bloom. Want to learn more? Click…
No Changes in February USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast
…time. The March citrus crop forecast can be heard “Live” right here on AgNet West.com. February Citrus Crop Forecast February USDA/NASS Citrus Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form (.pdf)…
Citrus Expo 2015 Planning: “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward.”
Citrus Expo is set for Aug 19-20 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Representatives from several Florida citrus grower organizations and the Citrus Research and Development Foundation…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…(HLB), also known as citrus greening, a devastating citrus disease that threatens U.S. citrus production. The money will fund promising projects that could offer near-term solutions as well as research…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
…the meantime the shutdown is having an impact on a $500 million California citrus export opportunity. “Today’s announcement by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) further jeopardizes California citrus exports as…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Tools for the HLB Battle
…the control and detection of psyllids. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
Fruit & Nut Review
…to the prior year. Mostly fair weather occurred during harvest with quality reported as mostly fair to good. Sizing was reported to be good for early season pears. CALIFORNIA CITRUS…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Santa Clara County
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. An additional portion of Santa Clara County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns; Federal Marketing Order
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River citrus growers forum and the pros and cons of a potential federal marketing order…
Growers introduced to liaisons in Fresno County
Growers got organized and introduced to grower liaisons in Fresno County for asian citrus psylid quarantine procedures and area-wide treatments….
Cattlemen Urge Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority
…agreement are still far from conclusion, TPP could give the United States a stronger foothold in the growing Asian and Pacific Rim markets.” The multi-lateral TPP agreement is currently being…