…can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no…
ACP Spraying in Tulare, Citrus Program Extended
…CDFA are now preparing to spray citrus trees in residential yards for the pest. The Asian citrus Psyllid can carry and spread Huanglongbing disease, which could devastate the citrus industry….
Keep Psyllids Under Control to Fight HLB
A researcher says diligent control of the Asian citrus Psyllid is a key to preventing Huanglongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The best…
Future of Citrus Production
The future of citrus production is one of the seminar topics at the upcoming Citrus Expo. Researcher and speaker Arnold Schumann says that includes fighting Huanglongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has…
Citrus Industry E-news: FL Fresh Citrus Report; HLB Research Summary
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes a wrap-up of the Florida fresh citrus season and a look ahead as well as an HLB research summary. Want…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Confirmed in Tulare
…the Asian citrus psyllid is very concerning because the insect can carry and spread huanglongbing disease to citrus trees. While there is no threat to human health, when a tree…
Citrus Industry E-news: Citrus Survival
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes a discussion on possible future methods of sustaining citrus in the face of HLB. Want to learn more? Click here…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…it was grown, although it was allowed to be processed and/or consumed on the premises. All of these restrictions are now lifted. The fatal disease huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening,…
Promising Research into HLB for Citrus Growers
…University of Florida scientist Fred Gmitter says the trials show some trees stay productive even though they are surrounded by HLB-infected trees. But despite the encouraging news, Gmitter says only…
Research on Huanglongbing Looks Promising
New research lead by UC Riverside associate professor Hailing Jin could help in the future of preventing Huanglongbing disease. Her research showed that several ribonucleic acids from affected plants could…
New Citrus Research Board President
…in dealing with Huanglongbing disease and the Asian Citrus Psyllid. He is also very familiar with the research going into those problems and other citrus industry issues, and research is…
New Leader for Citrus Board
…the California Citrus Research Board as its new president on June 1. Keck’s citrus experience includes fighting the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease in Florida. He also served as…