…USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport citrus fruit or leaves,…
Update on Commercial Orchard Psyllid Find
As previously reported in Citrus Insider, a single Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) adult was found in a yellow sticky trap in an orchard in southern San Luis Obispo County in…
Citrus Industry This Week: FCC Chair Opposes Federal Program; Fruit Drop Survey
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes an opinion from Florida Citrus Commission Chair Marty McKenna on a federal program as well as a new fruit drop…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…performance; use of soil amendments and airjection; and distribution uniformity geared toward increasing irrigation efficiency, soil mapping and nutrient management. Topics will cover crops such as almonds, citrus, olives, peaches,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected Near Orange Cove
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner’s office is announcing that a single Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)…
Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders
…early growing season and more extreme environment. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Joe Nunez heads the trial every year and says he is somewhat surprised at the growing interest from breeders….
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The detection of a single adult Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) found in a commercial citrus…
Ag. Secretary Discusses Economic Benefits of Thriving Forests and Communities during Wyoming Visit
…year. Despite that growth, suppression costs regularly exceed the appropriated amounts, requiring mid-season transfers from non-fire programs like restoration and recreation. The Secretary and Chief Tidwell noted the growth in…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Fast Track; FDOC Planning
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the latest citrus crop forecast, a grower’s thoughts on the Fast Track program and a report from the Florida Department…
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
…citrus crop forecast will be aired “live” here on AgNet West on Friday July 10, 2015 beginning at about 9:00 a.m. June Citrus Crop Forecast USDA/NASS June 2015 Citrus Maturity…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced above average fire activity projections for the upcoming 2015 fire wildfire season. To view the National…
Citrus Industry This Week: Growers on Nanotechnology and New Varieties
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from growers on the subjects of boosting production with nanotechnology and thoughts on new varieties. Want to learn more?…
Workshop Explains Soil Water Tension Importance
…predict irrigations and save in the long run. The Center for Irrigation Technology at California State University of Fresno held an irrigation workshop for citrus and grapes last week, looking…
Central Valley ACP Update
…Valley citrus growers to attend the Citrus Growers Education Seminar in Exeter on July 1. There have been no Asian citrus psyllid finds the past six weeks in Fresno, Madera…