University of California Launches Website to Update Growers on Citrus Research Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2017 Easy-to-read format designed to give growers up-to-date information on huanglongbing and Asian citrus psyllid research. Read More
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Value of Bactericides Under Florida Citrus Sector’s Microscope By Ariel Singerman|July 10, 2017 Preliminary results of the unique HLB management method indicate many factors left to consider.
Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference Takes Aim at HLB By Frank Giles|June 27, 2017 Education program focuses on managing the disease with available tools and tactics.
First Case of Deadly Citrus Disease Confirmed in Alabama Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 21, 2017 State agriculture officials taking action to assess and stop the spread of HLB.
How Scientists Are Defeating the Citrus Psyllid with Genetics By Frank Giles|June 15, 2017 RNAi technology aims to take out HLB vector.
Devastating Citrus Disease Found in Orange County, California Posted by Christina Herrick|May 30, 2017 HLB detected in plant material from residential neighborhood. Quarantine expanded.
Insects (Bad and Good) Make for Interesting Field Trips By Frank Giles|May 23, 2017 Disease-fighting bees and the deadly citrus psyllid were at the center of two recent, research-fueled out-of-office adventures.
Big Bucks Booster for Citrus Research in Spending Bill Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2017 Funding would be used to fight HLB and explore methods for a cure.
Natural Enemies for Asian Citrus Psyllid By Richard Jones|April 17, 2017 The eventual spread of Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, to commercial groves in California seems inevitable. But the […]
Florida Company Seeks Approval of Novel Approach to Fight Citrus Greening Posted by Frank Giles|April 12, 2017 USDA prepares impact statement on technology that introduces a spinach defensin protein into trees via the tristeza virus.
USDA Announces Nearly $22 Million in HLB Research Funding Posted by Frank Giles|April 12, 2017 Agency has invested $57 million on the deadly citrus disease since 2014.
The War on Citrus Psyllids Still Raging By Frank Giles|February 18, 2017 Despite control challenges, keeping the pest in check remains the best approach to managing HLB.
Boost in Brainpower Employed to Help Beat Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 30, 2017 Newest addition to the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center team focused on helping growers manage through devastating disease.
New Product Called on to Defend Citrus From Scourge Posted by Frank Giles|January 24, 2017 Mycoshield is a bactericide approved to take aim at HLB-infected trees.
California Lands $5 Million for Citrus Greening Research Posted by David Eddy|January 23, 2017 The USDA grant will be used to create and identify possible solutions for a cure.
Florida Citrus Growers on Alert for Postbloom Fruit Drop Posted by Frank Giles|January 23, 2017 After the worst outbreak in years, growers should be wary of this disorder.
Florida Citrus Growers get Another Bactericide Booster Posted by Frank Giles|January 11, 2017 EPA Section 18 re-issued for treatment of HLB-infected trees.
Planting Citrus Under Protective Screen Goes Commercial By Frank Giles|December 14, 2016 Production practice offers benefits beyond excluding the psyllid and HLB.
Best Practices For Bactericides Key To Vetting Citrus Solution By Frank Giles|December 5, 2016 Approval finally cleared for antimicrobial applications, and now growers wait and hope to see positive results.
Florida’s Top Citrus Growers Sound Off On Critical Matters Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 30, 2016 Fighting pyllids, better weather, and new varieties will hopefully bring improved yields.
