…This money will support 434 projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture and the environment and ensure the availability of a…
Western View: Bee Colony Collapses Cause Found?
…the viral disease will impact global agriculture, and could easily spread into the wild, with an impact on native pollinators world-wide. Domesticated honeybee colonies are hugely important to agriculture, but…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…fight Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…low disease pressure conditions, this may be the only bloom spray needed. With higher disease pressure, two sprays may be needed: the first at pink bud and then again at…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…groves of “gorgeous, gnarled” wild pecans to make room for acres of grafted trees — trees that are also more vulnerable to insects and disease. It turns out that a…
Oakdale Area Added to ACP Quarantine in Stanislaus County
…carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species, such as curry leaf trees, are susceptible hosts for both the insect and disease….
Agri View: Cost of Food
…prices are climbing. Not even orange juice is safe, with a citrus greening disease causing bitter fruit and low production. Even coffee is stressed, according to Waking Life Espresso cafe…
Agri View: GMO Questions
…certain viruses which cause disease in plants. Virus resistance makes plants less susceptible to diseases caused by such viruses, resulting in higher crop yields. Herbicide tolerance is achieved through the…
Combining Detection Methods for HLB
Indirect testing could help catch huanglongbing disease early in a citrus tree, but experts recommend using a combination of detection methods for management of the disease. Combining Detection Methods Current…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Fresno County
…Stanislaus counties also under quarantine. The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
…Landmarks. The tree and plaque are still there, at the corner of Magnolia and Arlington avenues. In a twist of fate, disease wiped out the entire variety of navel orange…
HLB-Positive Psyllid Detected in LA County
…quarantine for the disease. The HLB-positive psyllid was collected from a lemon tree that has repeatedly tested negative for the disease. All host material around the find site has been…
Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
…and physical activity level. Building a healthier eating style can help you avoid overweight and obesity and reduce your risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Choose…
Determining Early Detection Threshold for HLB
Early detection methods for huanglongbing (HLB) infected trees are a possibility but the methods aren’t 100% accurate. How much inaccuracy are growers willing to take? Early Detection Threshold UC Davis…