…the area, if grown in USDA-approved structures designed to keep ACP out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to remove fruit from the area….
California Agriculture Headlines for September 24
…disease, which kills citrus trees. However, test results from the psyllids found in Dinuba came back negative for the citrus disease. Did you know the United States is the second…
How to Spot Asian Citrus Psyllids
…was significant because it shows a breeding population of psyllids. He points out it is sometimes difficult for homeowners with citrus trees to spot the psyllid on their trees, and…
Dinuba Psyllids Not Carrying HLB
…Huanglongbing disease damages and kills citrus trees. So far, the disease has only been found in one tree in this state, however there have been several findings of the psyllid….
California Crop Update
…slowing. Asian pear harvest remained active. Prune harvest was nearly complete and the harvest of freestone peaches ,nectarines, plums and late apricots continues. In nut crops, harvest of early walnut…
Big Discovery of ACP in Tulare County
…a problem to humans, Huanglongbing disease damages and kills citrus trees. It has been detrimental to Florida’s citrus industry and could do the same damage in California. So far, the…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…three of the major nut crops – almond, walnuts, and pistachios – blew past the billion-dollar threshold. Meanwhile, the value of grapes edged higher than that of almonds in 2012,…
Research into Methyl Bromide Alternatives
…Management Program for Integrated Methyl Bromide Alternatives. It includes production crops like grapes, strawberries and tree nuts as well as nursery crops. In strawberries, the main use of methyl bromide…
Citrus Industry E-news: Psyllid Control; Fast Track Deadline
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes a report from Citrus Expo on psyllid control for young trees and details on upcoming Fast Track program…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…but with permanent crops, the demand is always there. It’s not like we can fallow land planted to trees and vines,” he said. “Most people are quite concerned about the…
California Agriculture Headlines
…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…