Continuing our series updating tamarixia research, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us why the insect can’t be a stand alone control for Asian citrus psyllids. Adding Tamarixia to IPM System…
Revised Quarantine Rules for Mandarins
…Taylor Hillman has the story. New mandarin federal order The CDFA and the USDA helped change mandarin regulations under Asian citrus psyllid quarantines. CDFA Environmental Program Manager Nawal Sharma said…
Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of Tamarixia
Courtesy: UCANR Continuing our series on Tamarixia used in the fight against Asian citrus psyllids, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the efficiency researchers are looking for when the insect is…
Working with Growers on Abandonment of Groves
…Coordinator Bob Atkins says drought isn’t the only reasons for abandonment and they are trying to work with growers. Taylor Hillman has the story. Making it as easy as possible…
Consumer Preference Affecting Potato Industry
Consumer tendencies are causing the potato industry to look at apples displayed in the supermarket as a model. Taylor Hillman has the story. What breeders are looking for Breeders and…
Part 1: Characteristics of Tamarixia on ACP
Courtesy: UCANR Continuing our coverage of the possibility of Tamarixia as a biological control for the Asian citrus psyllid, Taylor Hillman begins a series updating ongoing research on. How Tamarixia…
Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight
A growing trend in Southern California is making the bout against the Asian citrus psyllid and HLB disease even harder. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight…
Detecting HLB Needs Improvement
…for a tree that has been infected for some time. Researchers are looking for a better test to catch the disease sooner. Taylor Hillman has the story. Possible New Technologies…
Testing New Potato Varieties
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Potatoes were the topic in Kern County at the University of California Cooperative Extension’s potato variety trial field day. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. State…
California in HLB Eradication Mode
While the Florida citrus industry tries to weather the huanglongbing storm, California is trying to avoid the same situation which means not leaving infected trees in the ground. Taylor Hillman…
Quarantines Aim to Assist Commerce
A May 21 federal order reversed some restrictions on citrus inside of an Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zone. Taylor Hillman has more about the point of the quarantine zones. New…
Questions Remain With Lower Limb Die-back
…almond trees. Taylor Hillman reports. Lower Limb Die-back Doll said some of those competing factors are over irrigation in the spring, shade out, possible pathogens and many others. Even though…
Marketing Funding Key to Sustainability
The Almond Board of California’s sustainability program is focusing on telling their story about the industries water consumption. That wouldn’t be possible without significant funding. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has…
Almond Board: Sustainability Program Focus
In 2009 the Almond Board of California created a sustainability program full of information and education for everyone in the industry with the emphasis on water consumption. AgNet West’s Taylor…