Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a cautionary report on mixing psyllid products as well as details of the big issue on growers’ minds. Want to learn more?…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…of blueberries and cranberries currently in production, and 80% of all varieties of citrus fruits grown in the U.S.; “Tifsport”, a turf used on NFL, collegiate, and other sports fields…
Citrus Industry This Week: Bicarbonates; Root Enemies; Expo Focus
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on bicarbonates and HLB, information on citrus root enemies and the announcement of this year’s Citrus Expo seminar…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…International $15,423,937 Cranberry Marketing Committee $1,561,170 Distilled Spirits Council $401,630 Florida Department of Citrus $3,885,364 Food Export Association of the Midwest USA $9,637,643 Food Export USA Northeast $8,138,985 Ginseng Board…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Insecticide Exemption
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the latest citrus crop forecast from USDA, land value information and details on a new insecticide exemption. Want to learn…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-No Changes From Last Month for California
…DC. USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Please CLICK HERE for the April USDA Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size Chart. The next monthly USDA Citrus Crop Forecast will be Friday, May…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
…who think they may have seen the Asian citrus psyllid are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing disease…
USDA Starts Projects to Fight HLB
Asian Citrus Psyllid The USDA is starting three new projects to fight HLB disease, also called citrus greening, which is spread by the citrus psyllid. Among them is the use…
Citrus Industry This Week: Bee Hive Removal; Black Spot Issues
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a reminder on removing bee hives from groves and a report on black spot. Want to learn more? Click here…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…citrus because it is responsible for spreading Huanglongbing, also called citrus greening disease, a plant disease that is fatal to all types of citrus trees. This includes citrus trees in…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, with $76.8 million available in FY 2014. Citrus Disease Subcommittee: A subcommittee has been…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crime Tips; Sales Slump
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes tips for growers to prevent crime and details on the continuing citrus sales slump. Want to learn more? Click here…
Citrus Industry This Week: OJ Advertising in Jeopardy; Root Health
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on the possible end of generic TV OJ advertising as well as tips on how to improve tree…
AgNeTVideo: Kevin Severns, Chairman California Citrus Mutual on HLB
Kevin Severns of the California Citrus Mutual discusses the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease….