Southern California has a growing problem with abandoned groves that can become breeding grounds for Asian citrus psyllids and HLB. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Atkins says drought isn’t the only…
Part 1: Characteristics of Tamarixia on ACP
Courtesy: UCANR Continuing our coverage of the possibility of Tamarixia as a biological control for the Asian citrus psyllid, Taylor Hillman begins a series updating ongoing research on. How Tamarixia…
USDA and Farm Bureau Co-host Meetings to Answer Farm Bill Questions
…milk income loss program. Risk Management Agency: Broadened federal crop options, especially for organic and specialty crop producers; new supplemental coverage options for cotton producers. Rural Development: Simplified application for…
Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight
…For a number of reasons a growing number of citrus groves are being abandoned, leaving behind a possible breeding ground for Asian citrus psyllids. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Adkins says…
Santa Cruz County Crop Report
Organic production is on the rise in Santa Cruz County, with strawberries earning the top organic crop distinction. But what about conventional crops? Sabrina Hill has more. Organic Production up…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…those that deal with the insect vector; 3) those that deal with citrus orchard production systems; and 4) those that deal with non-agricultural citrus tree owners. Priority will be given…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower on HLB; Crop Forecast; FDOC Budget
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes grower Wayne Simmons discussing HLB, details of the latest citrus crop forecast, and the current status of the Florida Department…
Ongoing Water Crisis Takes Toll on Citrus
…citrus grove owned by John Gless was pushed out by bulldozers because Gless does not have the water needed to keep the trees alive. Gless, who grows citrus in Kern…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
…crop. Citrus Crop Forecast USDA/NASS June 2014 Citrus Crop Production form. (.pdf) The final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast for this season is scheduled for Friday July 11, 2014 at 9:00…
California in HLB Eradication Mode
While the Florida citrus industry tries to weather the huanglongbing storm, California is trying to avoid the same situation which means not leaving infected trees in the ground. Taylor Hillman…
Quarantines Aim to Assist Commerce
A May 21 federal order reversed some restrictions on citrus inside of an Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zone. Taylor Hillman has more about the point of the quarantine zones. New…
Tulare ACP Citrus Quarantine Expands, More Could Come
The citrus quarantine area in Tulare County has grown once again, following the discovery of two more Asian citrus psyllids. The CDFA says there could be another expansion to come….
CA Citrus Could Go Back to China
…for California citrus growers. Sabrina Hill reports. California citrus could return to China The Chinese delegation will tour the state’s biggest citrus-producing areas, including the San Joaquin Valley and Ventura…
Stop Huanglongbing Before It Starts in CA Citrus
With the threat of Huanglongbing disease, or citrus greening, hanging over California’s citrus industry, a leader in the citrus industry discusses measures we all can take to stop the disease….