USDA Creates Emergency Response To Combat Devastating Citrus Disease Posted by Frank Giles|December 13, 2013 $1 million provided to jump start citrus response framework to HLB.Read More
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Scientist Maps DNA Of New Citrus Greening Strain Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2013 UF/IFAS researcher’s work with Brazilian-based bacteria genome could aid Florida citrus industry.
Florida’s Citrus Crop Forecast Takes An Early Tumble Posted by Frank Giles|December 10, 2013 USDA projects a 3% drop from its already modest initial estimate for 2013-2014.
Citrus Canker Confirmed For First Time In Florida Panhandle Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 2, 2013 State ag agencies assessing the extent of the disease’s spread in the area.
California Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands — Again Posted by David Eddy|November 27, 2013 Latest addition brings the total quarantined area in the heart of California’s commercial citrus production region to 888 square miles.
New Citrus Greening Case Confirmed In Texas Posted by Frank Giles|November 27, 2013 Detection shows the disease is spreading.
Researchers Look To The Sun For Help In Citrus Greening Fight By Frank Giles|November 19, 2013 Using thermotherapy to sweat out deadly HLB bacteria from infected trees is something USDA scientists are warming up to.
New Citrus Black Spot Finds Confirmed In Southwest Florida Posted by Frank Giles|November 1, 2013 Positive test results in two counties will expand previous quarantines.
Florida Crop Consultant Receives International Award Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2013 Tim Hurner honored for his advice to citrus growers.
Citrus Psyllids And Emerging Threats Require Crop Protection Stewardship Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 18, 2013 Ron Palumbo, a strategic business specialist for FMC Corp., discusses significant pest challenges in Florida.
New Leader Steps In For Southwest Florida Research And Education Center Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 10, 2013 Phil Stansly, a longtime UF/IFAS entomologist who conducts research on pests affecting major crops around the Sunshine State, […]
Bill To Fight Asian Citrus Psyllid Vetoed Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 8, 2013 California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday vetoed a bill seeking $5 million to help battle the Asian citrus […]
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Grows In California’s Citrus Belt Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 2, 2013 An additional portion of Tulare County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following […]
Keeping Citrus Trees Stress-Free Key To Fruitful 2014 Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 1, 2013 Bobby Barben, 2013 Citrus Achievement Award winner, is anxiously looking ahead to the upcoming season.
Big Research Grant Takes Aim At HLB By Growing Produce Staff|September 27, 2013 The Florida citrus market has suffered a loss of more than $4.5 billion in crops and is down […]
Scientists ID Citrus Cultivars Cut Out For Battle Against Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2013 University of Florida researchers have some encouraging results in the battle against HLB or citrus greening. They have […]
California’s Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expanded By Growing Produce Staff|September 24, 2013 An additional portion of Tulare County and a portion of Kern County have been placed under quarantine for […]
Shake-Up At Southwest Florida Research And Education Center By Growing Produce Staff|September 23, 2013 To better target services to stakeholders, officials at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences […]
Florida Ag Scores $4.1 Million In Specialty Crop Funding Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 16, 2013 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam announced 28 projects will receive a total of $4.1 million in USDA […]
More Asian Citrus Psyllid Finds In California’s Citrus Belt Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 13, 2013 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) reported unfortunate news this week, according to California Citrus Mutual […]
