Everett Griner talks about a new fad invading organic farming in today’s Agri View. Pretty Food…
Second Tree Tests Positive for HLB in San Gabriel
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed a second tree has tested positive for the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) in…
Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy Demonstration; Crop Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a video of a University of Florida steam machine in a citrus grove as well as details on the final…
The California Kitchen: Scarlet Royal Grape Citrus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing scarlet royal citrus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Spring Blend mix English Cucumber 1 Cup…
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
Courtesy: UCANR A 2-year project looking into natural defenses for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) was conducted partly overseas, and experts say that was an important part of the trial….
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy At the…
Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB Detection
A second case of the citrus disease called huanglongbing (HLB) was confirmed in California on July 10, and routine psyllid surveying led to the detection. Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB…
AgNeTVideo: Thermotherapy Field Day
…the University of Florida citrus tree steamer unit and a brief update on the research currently being done with tree steaming in an effort to control HLB in citrus trees….
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…of the disease by restricting the movement of citrus trees, citrus plant parts, green waste, and all citrus fruit except what is commercially cleaned and packed. As part of the…
Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast of 2014-15 Season Has Changes on Oranges
The final citrus crop forecast was released by Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. today. Hudson reported changes in California Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast July…
Citrus Industry This Week: Total Tree Health to Fight HLB; Grapefruit Survey
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from University of Florida’s (UF) Michael Rogers who maintains total tree health is key to fighting HLB and…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…organic equivalency arrangement between the two nations will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global scale. “The U.S. organic industry has made significant…
Agri View: More Organic
Everett Griner talks about an unproved but still growing market in today’s Agri View. More Organic…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection In Santa Clara County Expands Quarantine Into Alameda County
…keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport or send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or…