…not spread from other parts of the state. “Do not bring citrus fruit, leaves, cuttings, or trees from other parts of the state.” He said “it only increases the chances…
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…on tours to show them some of the measures that go into making sure California almonds are safe. Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services, Tim Birmingham explains….
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
…out of the area. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to remove fruit from the area. In addition to Kern and Tulare Counties, ACP…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…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…
Almond Board: Behind the Scenes in Produce Marketing
…a diving force behind that. When it comes to almonds, the Almond Board of California takes market research very seriously. Senior Director of Global Marketing, Stacey Humble explains in 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…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
…Report Almonds are the crop of choice bees and pollination services, according to Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, Bob Curtis. And he says the…
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…