…tree to tree by the Asian citrus psyllid. It causes the fruit to turn bitter and then destroys the trees. So far, it’s affected only one tree in California, however…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…citrus and stone fruit trees and remove and destroy the fruit before this pest can spread. Nobody wants a repeat of the spraying that took place to control the Mediterranean…
Could Citrus Canker Cause Problems in California?
…Riverside have found similar bacterial diseases in parts of California, and therefore believe citrus canker could affect our trees. University of Florida researcher Jim Graham is speaking next week at…
Tulare County Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine
…the area. The Asian citrus psyllid can carry and spread Huanglongbing disease. The disease damages and kills citrus trees. It has been found in only one tree in California so…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Tulare County
…citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked to not remove fruit from the area. In addition to Tulare County, ACP quarantines are now in place in Ventura, Santa Barbara,…
ACP Spraying in Tulare, Citrus Program Extended
As spraying in residential citrus trees is set to being in the Tulare County area near Porterville, the California Department of Food and Agriculture extends a citrus protection program. Sabrina…
Residents Can Help Spot Asian Citrus Psyllid
…pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says it’s up to everyone with citrus trees to keep an eye out…
AgNeTVideo – Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
Growers and residents who think they have may trees damaged from the Asian Citrus Psyllid are asked to call their local Agriculture Commissioner’s office….
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…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…respond swiftly, we stand the best chance of protecting our farms and gardens. The disease that the ACP can spread remains the single biggest threat to California’s citrus trees, both…
Tips for Planting a New Almond Orchard
…tree spacing. He said closely planted trees are smaller. And, he said smaller trees tend to have fewer problems, are easier to prune, and easier to shake, and have other…
Almond Symposium Today
…without a UC advisor – and without a symposium in their area. The new UC Nut Crop Advisor, Gurreet Brar, organized today’s event. He says due to the high interest…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…almond or pistachio meetings down south in Kern County, or Tulare County but a UC Farm Advisor was not here,”said the new UC Nut Crop Advisor Dr. Gurreet Brar. He…
Preventing Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
Almond growers should take steps now to prevent a big problem with Navel Orangeworm this year. Sabrina Hill talks with UC Nut Advisor Dr. Gurreet Brar. Click to Open or…