Aug 2009 news archives

  • Getting ready to garden in the city
    Examiner.com on August 2, 2009

    For instance, the presence of citrus canker and citrus greening may discourage you from planting citrus trees. Now avocados – part of the laurel family...

  • State drawing water from wells in The Acreage for testing
    Sun-Sentinel.com on August 4, 2009

    As it turns out the sign refers to vehicles entering the groves having to go through a soapy wash to prevent the spread of citrus canker on the farm. ... and more...

  • UC Riverside releases new citrus variety
    Genetic Engineering News on August 4, 2009

    (press release) Used extensively to solve citrus disease problems and improve commercial varieties, the collection is one of the world's premier citrus germplasm ... and more...

  • State dips into 50 water wells in the Acreage beginning today in ...
    Palm Beach Post on August 4, 2009

    As it turns out the sign refers to vehicles entering the groves having to go through a soapy wash to prevent the spread of citrus canker on the farm. ... and more...

  • US (FL): Disease affecting avocado trees likely to spread to Palm ...
    FreshPlaza on August 5, 2009

    ... expected to spread to other parts of South Florida, but it likely won't rival the citrus-canker uproar of recent years, plant specialists said Monday. ... and more...

  • US: UC Riverside releases new citrus variety
    FreshPlaza on August 5, 2009

    Used extensively to solve citrus disease problems and improve commercial varieties, the collection is one of the world's premier citrus germplasm ... and more...

  • Citrus pests multiply, expand
    Inland Empire News on August 6, 2009

    Meantime, the more destructive Asian citrus psyllid has reached Fresno. The citrus industry's most-feared insects were discovered at a FedEx cargo facility. ... and more...

  • Infected citrus pest confirmed in California
    AG Week on August 6, 2009

    It was the first time psyllids had been found in California north of San Diego and Imperial counties. No bugs trapped there have carried the disease. ... and more...

  • Trendphonic Futures - Softs Market Recap
    Inside Futures on August 7, 2009

    ... than average which has been bullish for prices. In addition, growers battle the fatal citrus greening disease along with bacterial disease citrus canker . and more...

  • Pest found in package had citrus disease
    Post-Bulletin on August 7, 2009

    It was the first time psyllids have been found in California north of San Diego and Imperial counties, where they had migrated across the Mexican border. ... and more...

  • [Company Profile] Pressure BioSciences
    OneMedPlace on August 7, 2009

    The first study utilized PCT to extract a yield of double-stranded DNA from Citrus Huanglongbing , a serious bacterial disease that affects citrus groves ... and more...

  • State sets fruit fly quarantines
    Press-Enterprise on August 7, 2009

    Until this week, the citrus psyllids found in California have been disease-free. Lyle said the state learned Wednesday that a citrus psyllid found by ... and more...

  • Sweet on citrus: Take care of your trees' common problems - The Times-Picayune
    NOLA.com on August 8, 2009

    Control is difficult and involves protecting trees from the psyllids . This is best done by applying CoreTect tablets or Merit 2F in spring after the flowers...

  • Officials want to know how pest got into Fresno
    Merced Sun-Star on August 8, 2009

    This is the first time in California the citrus psyllid insect has tested positive for the disease, called huanglongbing , or citrus greening...

  • 2 types of fruit flies only latest threat to California crops
    Press-Enterprise on August 8, 2009

    A pea-sized creature called the Asian citrus psyllid has been the most recent scare for farmers. Elsewhere it has carried huanglongbing disease, ... and more...

  • California ag department gets tougher on Asian citrus psyllid
    The Packer on August 10, 2009

    ... were several psyllid nymphs - or larvae - one of which tested positive for huanglongbing . The disease, also known as HLB, is fatal to citrus trees. ... and more...

  • Make sure fruit trees are a part of your garden
    Nassau Guardian on August 11, 2009

    This nutritional spray will make your tree more sturdy, and helps to control citrus disease . Flowers: Cosmos, gaillardia, marigold, sweet william, verbena,...

  • Hunt for citrus pest starts today
    Central Valley Business Times on August 11, 2009

    Subsequent testing showed one of the insects tested positive for huanglongbing (HLB), a dangerous disease of citrus . CDFA crews are placing traps in a ... and more...

  • Juice Rallies on Crop-Size Fears; Traders Put on Storm Watch
    Wall Street Journal on August 12, 2009

    The fact that Florida continues to lose commercial bearing trees to citrus greening disease , urban development and producers getting out of the business in ... and more...

  • Program would fight new diseases
    Capital Press on August 13, 2009

    A citrus-disease bill should be a sure thing this year, barring any bad luck. Last year, with California in the earlier stages of a continuing ... and more...

  • Crews use dogs, vacuums to hunt for psyllid
    Capital Press on August 13, 2009

    Finding the pest, which can carry a devastating citrus disease so close to the heart of the state's citrus industry, wasn't unexpected, said Ted Batkin, ... and more...

  • Florez a 'loose cannon'
    Capital Press on August 13, 2009

    ... the Florez "kill-the-department" bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead where other countries were represented...

  • US: The pressure is on to eradicate deadly organism affecting ...
    FreshPlaza on August 13, 2009

    Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) – also known as “ citrus greening” - is a serious bacterial disease that is adversely affecting citrus groves worldwide. ... and more...

  • Pest poses threat to Valley citrus
    Visalia Times-Delta on August 13, 2009

    The pest was an Asian psyllid infected with the bacterial disease Huanglongbing otherwise known as citrus greening disease . The winged insect, a little ... and more...

  • The Pressure is on to Eradicate Deadly Organism Affecting Citrus ...
    innovations report on August 13, 2009

    The Pressure is on to Eradicate Deadly Organism Affecting Citrus ... innovations report ... “We are committed to working with plant pathologists in the US and abroad to help improve their understandi...

  • US: Pest poses threat to Valley citrus
    FreshPlaza on August 14, 2009

    The pest was an Asian psyllid infected with the bacterial disease Huanglongbing otherwise known as citrus greening disease . The winged insect, a little ... and more...

  • 2 types of fruit flies only latest threat to state crops
    Ventura County Star on August 16, 2009

    Most recently, a pea-sized creature called the Asian citrus psyllid is what really scares farmers. Elsewhere it has carried Huanglongbing disease,...

  • TV ad warns Californians about agricultural pests
    Calgary on August 17, 2009

    The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...

  • Creaming of the crops: '04 hurricanes pounded citrus industry
    News Chief on August 17, 2009

    One of the longest-lasting effects of the 2004 hurricane season was citrus canker , a disease that was spread across Florida by the windswept rains of the...

  • USDA advert warns of pest threat
    Fruitnet.com on August 17, 2009

    ... Research Board also set to run a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US warning that Asian citrus psyllids are drawn to curry. and more...

  • Senator typical of ag detractors
    Porterville Recorder on August 17, 2009

    ... the Florez “kill the department” bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead where other countries were represented...

  • Citrus greening disease challages American breakfast
    Teatro Naturale on August 17, 2009

    ... “We are committed to working with plant pathologists in the US and abroad to help improve their understanding of this very serious citrus disease...

  • OJ Slides 8.5 pct on Private Florida Crop Forecast
    FLEXNEWS on August 17, 2009

    Traders had expected the report's estimate to be below 150 million boxes due to fears that the fatal and contagious citrus greening disease has hit citrus...

  • 2 dogs sniff out ag diseases in Fresno County
    Fresno Bee on August 17, 2009

    The psyllid is one of the most destructive pests in the citrus industry and has the potential to carry a fatal plant disease known as Huanglongbing ,...

  • TV Ad Warns About Agricultural Pests
    KCRA.com on August 17, 2009

    The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...

  • Even healthy fruit could harbor pests
    abc7.com on August 17, 2009

    Even healthy fruit could harbor pests abc7.com The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are...

  • Juicy topics: Annual Citrus Expo 2009 begins this week in Fort Myers
    Naples Daily News on August 17, 2009

    Development pressure, citrus canker and hurricanes were already putting the squeeze on Florida's almost $10 billion citrus industry. ... and more...

  • Dogs sniff out ag pests, diseases in Fresno Co.
    Fresno Bee on August 17, 2009

    The psyllid is one of the most destructive pests in the citrus industry and has the potential to carry a fatal plant disease known as Huanglongbing ,...

  • Juicy topics: Annual Citrus Expo 2009...
    Naples Daily News on August 17, 2009

    Development pressure, citrus canker and hurricanes were already putting the squeeze on Florida's almost $10 billion citrus industry. ... and more...

  • Creaming of the crops: '04 hurricanes...
    News Chief on August 17, 2009

    One of the longest-lasting effects of the 2004 hurricane season was citrus canker , a disease that was spread across Florida by the windswept rains of the ... and more...

  • OJ Slides 8.5 pct on Private Florida ...
    FLEXNEWS on August 17, 2009

    Traders had expected the report's estimate to be below 150 million boxes due to fears that the fatal and contagious citrus greening disease has hit citrus...

  • TV Ad Warns Californians About Agricultural Pests
    Sci-Tech Today on August 18, 2009

    The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...

  • Deadly citrus disease reaches Mexico, threatens California
    FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009

    Citrus greening disease has infected six citrus trees on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, spread by an infestation of the Asian citrus psyllid . ... and more...

  • UC Riverside releases new 'DaisySL' citrus variety
    FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009

    ... the Citrus Variety Collection consisting of two trees each with more than 1000 different citrus types used extensively to solve citrus disease problems...

  • Citrus greening disease found in Mexico (California Farm Bureau Federation)
    Citrus greening disease found in Mexico on August 18, 2009

    Discovery of citrus greening disease in Mexico has U.S. farmers and researchers filled with hope and fear. Hope that a cure for the disease may soon be found. Fear that an insect could carry the dise...

  • Sniff dog Chelsea to be honored in Fr...
    Fresno Business Journal on August 18, 2009

    ... on hand to discuss the threat posed by the Asian citrus psyllid, which can carry a disease called Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease...

  • TV Ad Warns Californians About Agricu...
    Sci-Tech Today on August 18, 2009

    The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...

  • Deadly citrus disease reaches Mexico,...
    FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009

    Leaders of California's $1.6-billion citrus industry said Monday that a disease that was killing orchards worldwide was now rooted in Mexico, ... and more...

  • UC Riverside releases new 'DaisySL' c...
    FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009

    ... the Citrus Variety Collection consisting of two trees each with more than 1000 different citrus types used extensively to solve citrus disease problems...

  • No Good News on Greening
    The Ledger on August 18, 2009

    The survey released Tuesday asked growers to report their losses to greening and citrus canker , another bacterial disease that is not fatal but does weaken ... and more...

  • California citrus industry honors can...
    The Packer on August 19, 2009

    19, no psyllids had been found in the traps, Hafner said. “HLB is a death sentence for a tree. There is no cure,” Severns said. “If Asian citrus psyllids ... and more...

  • Rebel With A Cause May Yield Greening...
    The Ledger on August 19, 2009

    At issue is controlling populations of citrus psyllids , a host for the greening bacteria and primary cause of the disease's spread...

  • Mexico reports first HLB discovery
    Fruitnet.com on August 19, 2009

    The first Mexican outbreak of Huanglongbing (HLB), the bacterial disease known as citrus greening, has been confirmed by the country's plant protection ... and more...

  • Citrus disease worries Calif. growers
    San Diego Union Tribune on August 19, 2009

    The diseased trees were located last month after the discovery of Asian citrus psyllids infected with huanglongbing , known by growers as HLB, Batkin said. ... and more...

  • Lab will test for threat to citrus crop
    Press-Enterprise on August 19, 2009

    Psyllids , which feed on budding citrus trees, then carry the disease from tree to tree. Greening has already taken root in Florida, prompting fears it could ... and more...

  • California agriculture TV ads take ai...
    San Francisco Chronicle on August 19, 2009

    The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the West to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are drawn to...

  • Citrus disease worries Calif. growers (San Diego Union-Tribune)
    Citrus disease worries Calif. growers on August 19, 2009

    The discovery of a pest-borne citrus disease in Mexico is heightening concerns among California citrus growers, who were already on alert because the insect that can carry it was found last year in s...

  • State's citrus is in a fight against ... - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
    Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 20, 2009

    ... a University of Florida economist, along with state and federal officials asked growers to report their losses to greening and citrus canker , ... and more...

  • Plant patrol: Sniffing thousands of p...
    IdahoStatesman.com on August 21, 2009

    One of the dogs, Chelsea, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, recently helped uncover about 10 Asian citrus psyllids on some curry leaves tucked inside a ... and more...

  • School's samples show no threat in ca...
    Merced Sun-Star on August 21, 2009

    As it turns out, the signs referred to citrus canker decontamination, referring to the soapy cleanse required for entry into the grove to prevent spread of ... and more...

  • Soil, water samples at Acreage school...
    Palm Beach Post on August 21, 2009

    As it turns out, the signs referred to citrus canker decontamination, referring to the soapy cleanse required for entry into the grove to prevent spread of...

  • Samples at schools show no threat in ...
    MiamiHerald.com on August 21, 2009

    As it turns out, the signs referred to citrus canker decontamination, referring to the soapy cleanse required for entry into the grove to prevent spread of...

  • Pests star in USDA ad campaign
    Capital Press subscription on August 21, 2009

    Pests star in USDA ad campaign Capital PressSeverns and other growers have seen what the psyllid and Huanglongbing has done to the Florida citrus industry and hope the ads will help the public realiz...

  • Soil, water samples at Acreage school...
    Palm Beach Post on August 21, 2009

    Grove managers have explained that the signs refer to a soapy wash vehicles must go through when they enter the farm to prevent the spread of citrus canker . ... and more...

  • Pests star in USDA ad campaign
    Capital Press on August 21, 2009

    Severns and other growers have seen what the psyllid and Huanglongbing has done to the Florida citrus industry and hope the ads will help the public realize...

  • Senator typical of agriculture's detr...
    Visalia Times-Delta on August 24, 2009

    ... refused to attend a discussion group on the Florez "kill the department" bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead...

  • Opinion: Senator typical of agricultu...
    Visalia Times-Delta on August 24, 2009

    ... refused to attend a discussion group on the Florez "kill the department" bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead. ... and more...

  • Asian citrus psyllids found in Orange County (California Farm Bureau Federation)
    Asian citrus psyllids found in Orange County on August 25, 2009

    For the first time an infestation of Asian citrus psyllids has been discovered north of San Diego and Imperial counties...

  • Citrus pest found in Orange County
    Press-Enterprise on August 25, 2009

    The aphid-like insect that feeds on the leaves of citrus trees can carry a disease, Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease , that has ravaged ... and more...

  • Bugs found in Orange County can carry...
    Seal Beach Daily on August 25, 2009

    The Asian Citrus Psyllid can carry and transmit a tree killing disease: Huanglongbing or citrus greening disease . The bugs were spotted earlier this year in ... and more...

  • 3 Deadly Crops for Bees
    Daily Green on August 25, 2009

    Much of the citrus crop in Florida has been subjected to a new disease called citrus greening, also called Huanglongbing or yellow dragon disease ,...

  • Bad citrus pest found in new S. Calif...
    IdahoStatesman.com on August 26, 2009

    Officials confirmed Tuesday that five Asian citrus psyllids were found on a backyard lemon tree in Santa Ana, 100 miles north of the US-Mexico border. ... and more...

  • Peltzer - even minimal risk is unacce...
    The Packer on August 26, 2009

    I have just been made aware of the APHIS proposal to amend its rules regarding movement of fruit from citrus canker quarantined areas, to allow shipment to...

  • Devastating Citrus Pest Discovered In...
    Food Manufacturing on August 26, 2009

    Officials confirmed Tuesday that five Asian citrus psyllids were found on a backyard lemon tree in Santa Ana, 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of the ... and more...

  • NZ: Biosecurity basics on citrus
    FreshPlaza on August 26, 2009

    The experience of a citrus canker outbreak in an area of Queensland provided some valuable lessons, she said. “Many hundreds of thousands of trees were ... and more...

  • US (CA): Asian Citrus psyllids detect...
    FreshPlaza on August 26, 2009

    Five Asian citrus psyllids have been detected in traps in Santa Ana, in Orange County. This is the first time the pest has been trapped north of San Diego ... and more...

  • Further pest issues for California
    Fruitnet.com on August 26, 2009

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has revealed that a new discovery of Asian citrus psyllids has been made in the State, ... and more...

  • One bug quarantine lifted, another im...
    San Diego Union Tribune on August 26, 2009

    Two species of the insect can can carry a disease known as huanglongbing , or HLB, that renders citrus crops inedible. This is the first time the psyllid has ... and more...

  • Psyllids found in Orange County pose ...
    Los Angeles Times on August 26, 2009

    Despite the discovery of the bug, California has so far escaped the feared citrus greening disease . That's because the psyllids that have established ... and more...

  • Insect discovery elevates fears of pe...
    Press-Enterprise on August 26, 2009

    The aphid-like insect that feeds on the leaves of citrus trees can carry Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease , which has ravaged Florida's ... and more...

  • Biosecurity basics on citrus
    Gisborne Herald on August 26, 2009

    The experience of a citrus canker outbreak in an area of Queensland provided some valuable lessons, says Australian citrus expert Pat Barkley, ... and more...

  • California ag authorities say dangerous citrus pest now found as far north as Los Angeles (The San Francisco Examiner)
    California ag authorities say dangerous citrus pest now found as far north as Los Angeles on August 27, 2009

    LOS ANGELES — California agriculture authorities say a potentially devastating citrus pest has now been found in Los Angeles, farther north in the state than ever before...

  • Dangerous citrus pest found in Los An...
    Forbes on August 27, 2009

    Before that, no psyllids had been found in California outside of San Diego and Imperial counties, the two southernmost counties. ... and more...

  • Asian citrus psyllid found in Los Ang...
    TopNews United States on August 27, 2009

    A single Asian citrus psyllid was captured from a tree at a home in Los Angeles. This detention has led to a quarantine in which the agency will restrict ... and more...

  • Citrus pest found in Los Angeles
    Montgomery Advertiser on August 27, 2009

    LOS ANGELES -- California agriculture authorities said a potentially devastating citrus pest has now been found in Los Angeles, farther north in the state ... and more...

  • Homeowners, check your citrus trees f...
    Los Angeles Times on August 27, 2009

    For homeowners concerned about Asian citrus psyllids on their citrus trees, the state recommends careful inspection. It can take years for symptoms of the ... and more...

  • Local Business Briefs - 08/27
    Press-Enterprise on August 27, 2009

    Five Asian citrus psyllids found in Santa Ana were not infected with the disease fatal to citrus trees, the California Department of Food and Agriculture ... and more...

  • Dog finds psyllids in Sacramento FedE...
    Town Hall on August 28, 2009

    Psyllids are a carrier of huanlongbing, a deadly bacteria that has devastated citrus industries across China, Brazil and Florida, where 200000 acres of ... and more...

  • Sniff dog finds citrus pest in Sacram...
    Minneapolis Star Tribune on August 28, 2009

    Psyllids are a carrier of huanlongbing, a deadly bacteria that has devastated citrus industries across China, Brazil and Florida, where 200000 acres of ... and more...

  • Ag officials quarantine California co...
    Capital Press on August 28, 2009

    Psyllids can carry Huanglongbing, an incurable disease that has laid waste to Florida's $9.3 billion citrus industry and threatens California's $1.6 billion ... and more...

  • Citrus disease threatens orange crops (Highland Community News)
    Citrus disease threatens orange crops on August 28, 2009

    California citrus growers and scientists, gravely concerned by confirmation this week that the Asian citrus psyllid is making its way northward, are asking all Californians to be on the look out for ...

  • Month after Fresno find, citrus pest ...
    Fresno Business Journal on August 28, 2009

    The pest in Fresno was found to be carrying Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease , which has wreaked havoc on citrus trees in Asia and ... and more...

  • State declares insect quarantine for all of O.C. (Orange County Register)
    State declares insect quarantine for all of O.C. on August 28, 2009

    Asian citrus psyllid can carry disease deadly to citrus trees...

  • Dog finds worrisome bugs in Sacramento FedEx package (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
    Dog finds worrisome bugs in Sacramento FedEx package on August 29, 2009

    FRESNO, Calif. — Tests were under way Friday on at least 100 bugs that were found inside a FedEx package and can be carriers of a deadly citrus bacteria...

  • Dangerous citrus pest found in Califo...
    KRIS-TV on August 31, 2009

    Psyllids in Orange County tested negative for huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease, which spoils the flavor of the fruit and ultimately...

  • Citrus disease threatens orange crops (Highland Community News)
    Citrus disease threatens orange crops on August 31, 2009

    California citrus growers and scientists, gravely concerned by confirmation this week that the Asian citrus psyllid is making its way northward, are asking all Californians to be on the look out for ...

  • US: Psyllids found at shipping depot
    FreshPlaza on August 31, 2009

    Inspectors trapped the insects, sent them off to a lab, and were relieved to find that the group of psyllids were not carriers of a deadly citrus greening ... and more...

  • Top Stories Dog detects more Asian ci...
    The Packer on August 31, 2009

    The package, which contained curry leaves and guava, included juvenile and adult psyllids , according to inspectors. After trapping the psyllids ,...

  • Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period End...
    Southeast AgNet on August 31, 2009

    by Dan – August 31st, 2009 Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the US Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule...

  • Top Stories Dog detects more Asian citrus psyllids in California
    The Packer on August 31, 2009

    ... inspectors sent them to a laboratory which determined the bugs were not carriers of huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease...

  • Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period Ends Today
    Southeast AgNet on August 31, 2009

    by Dan – August 31st, 2009 Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the US Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule...