Oct 2009 news archives

  • Citrus Canker Rule Likely By Dec. 1; Old Rule Applies Now
    Southeast AgNet on October 1, 2009

    by Dan – October 1st, 2009 In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says indications are that a new citrus canker rule allowing...

  • US (FL): Plaquemines to spray citrus crop next week
    FreshPlaza on October 1, 2009

    Plaquemines Parish will spray its citrus crop next week in an effort to stem the spread of citrus greening disease , parish officials have announced...

  • Political Notes: Knock, knock…
    Business Tennessee on October 2, 2009

    ... one ravaged by a citrus canker , jives with Kelley's “pattern of selling off acquisitions that cannot be used for exotic animal purposes.” Let's recap...

  • Plaquemines Parish Citrus - The Times-Picayune
    NOLA.com on October 6, 2009

    ... for aerial treatment of citrus trees in Plaquemines Parish to prevent Citrus Greening Disease transmitted by an insect, the Asian Citrus Psyllid. ... and more...

  • Citrus industry gears up for HLB
    Western Farm Press on October 6, 2009

    The California Citrus Research Board (CRB) has mounted an aggressive, three-pronged campaign to repel the devastating citrus disease , Huanglongbing (HLB), ... and more...

  • Brazil earmarks $1.18 bn to battle swine flu
    Gaea Times on October 7, 2009

    (blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...

  • Aerial attack launched on Plaquemines citrus groves - The Times-Picayune
    NOLA.com on October 7, 2009

    Symptoms of the citrus greening disease might not show for years, but eventually the entire infected tree will turn yellow and die. ... and more...

  • Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
    News Channel 8 on October 8, 2009

    Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease News Channel 8 Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ...

  • Daily Briefing: Thurs.
    Mother Nature Network on October 8, 2009

    But it's not done yet: Psyllids are now showing up in California, the country's other major orange-producing state, where citrus is a $1.6 billion business...

  • California citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
    Oakland Press on October 8, 2009

    Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...

  • US citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
    Gainesville Sun on October 8, 2009

    Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...

  • Citrus farmers fear tree disease
    WAVY-TV on October 8, 2009

    The two states produced about 97 percent of the nation's 12 million tons of citrus during the fiscal year ending in June. The huanglongbing disease, which ... and more...

  • Citrus farmers in California fear tree-killing disease
    WRGB on October 8, 2009

    The psyllid, which can carry so-called citrus greening disease , was spotted in August in Los Angeles, about 160 miles away from the central California farms ... and more...

  • Millions secured for citrus research
    WPEC on October 8, 2009

    Deadly bugs and citrus canker have attacked our groves. Over the years, thousands and thousands of trees wiped out. Without this money, experts say things ... and more...

  • Citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
    Mother Nature Network on October 8, 2009

    Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...

  • Weather, disease decimate Florida citrus groves
    WXEL on October 9, 2009

    But several analysts pin the blame on citrus greening, or yellow dragon disease , because it is believed to have started in China in the early 1900s. ... and more...

  • Bullish Fla Orange Estimate Surprises Analysts, Rallies Market
    EasyBourse.com on October 9, 2009

    Producers have had to destroy millions of trees because of citrus canker and citrus greening disease, putting downward pressure on total output. ... and more...

  • There's no reason to make Fresno a vacation spot
    Fresno Business Journal on October 9, 2009

    Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...

  • Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast (The Polk County Democrat)
    Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast on October 10, 2009

    Citrus growers from across the region gathered Friday morning at the scenic orange grove of Alturas grower Bob Stallings for the much anticipated announcement of the 2009-2010 citrus crop forecast...

  • Florida's Citrus Forecast Not Looking Too Sour
    The Jacksonville Observer on October 10, 2009

    ... and 2005 hurricane season and the state's unsuccessful attempt to eradicate citrus canker , another industry foe, by burning tens of thousands of trees. ... and more...

  • Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
    Tehran Times on October 10, 2009

    Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...

  • Citrus pest bugs farmers in California
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald on October 11, 2009

    The two states produced about 97 percent of the nation's 12 million tons of citrus during the fiscal year ending in June. The huanglongbing disease, which...

  • California citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
    AG Week on October 11, 2009

    Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...

  • Bullish Fla orange estimate surprises analysts, rallies market
    FreshPlaza on October 12, 2009

    Producers have had to destroy millions of trees because of citrus canker and citrus greening disease, putting downward pressure on total output. ... and more...

  • US: Citrus pest bugs farmers in California
    FreshPlaza on October 12, 2009

    The two states produced about 97 percent of the nation's 12 million tons of citrus during the fiscal year ending in June. The huanglongbing disease, which...

  • Citrus farmers build war chest to fight disease
    California Farm Bureau on October 13, 2009

    The threat has become more ominous with discovery of psyllids in various urban areas in close proximity to the state's citrus growing regions, ... and more...

  • Zebra chip, citrus greening conference slated in mcallen
    Media Newswire on October 13, 2009

    (press release) “Both diseases are spread by related insects called psyllids and are caused by related bacteria,” he said. “Both are incurable and are causing or ... and more...

  • Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
    Madison Daily Leader on October 13, 2009

    Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...

  • Famines still a concern, could be bigger than ever
    Clay Center Dispatch on October 13, 2009

    Beck discussed a whole range of plant diseases, including cedar apple rust, wheat rust, bacteria that causes fruit tree blights like citrus canker ,...

  • Zebra chip, citrus greening conference slated in McAllen
    Media Newswire on October 13, 2009

    (press release) “Both diseases are spread by related insects called psyllids and are caused by related bacteria,” he said. “Both are incurable and are causing or ... and more...

  • Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast (The Fort Meade Leader)
    Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast on October 14, 2009

    Citrus growers from across the region gathered Friday morning at the scenic orange grove of Alturas grower Bob Stallings for the much anticipated announcement of the 2009-2010 citrus crop forecast...

  • Citrus farmers looking out for harmful insect
    Daily Comet on October 14, 2009

    While the insect is not a major threat in and of itself, the psyllid does help the spread of citrus greening disease , a plant malady that prevents citrus ... and more...

  • Zebra chip, citrus greening conference
    Southwest Farm Press on October 14, 2009

    “Both diseases are spread by related insects called psyllids and are caused by related bacteria,” he said. “Both are incurable and are causing or ... and more...

  • Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast (The Polk County Democrat)
    Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast on October 14, 2009

    Citrus growers from across the region gathered Friday morning at the scenic orange grove of Alturas grower Bob Stallings for the much anticipated announcement of the 2009-2010 citrus crop forecast...

  • US: Citrus farmers build war chest to fight disease
    FreshPlaza on October 14, 2009

    ... of citrus greening in Florida caused by a disease called huanglongbing, which is carried by the Asian citrus psyllid —an insect no bigger than an aphid. ... and more...

  • Citrus growers build war chest to fight insect
    Central Valley Business Times on October 14, 2009

    The threat has become more ominous with discovery of psyllids in various urban areas in close proximity to the state's citrus growing regions, ... and more...

  • Governor relents on veto threat, calls special water session
    Capital Press on October 16, 2009

    ... will coordinate control measures to protect the state's $1.5 billion citrus industry from diseases such as citrus canker and Huanglongbing, ... and more...

  • Citrus Scientist Shares Psyllid/HLB Disease Findings
    Southeast AgNet on October 16, 2009

    by Dan – October 16th, 2009 Michael Rogers, one of the University of Florida scientists doing extensive work on psyllid control in the fight against citrus...

  • AU: Californian citrus expert to head up conference speakers
    FreshPlaza on October 19, 2009

    Industry expert Pat Barkley, Technical Advisor to Citrus Australia, will deliver an alarming insight into the impact of citrus canker and HLB in the US...

  • Agriculture briefs
    Santa Rosa Press Democrat on October 19, 2009

    And psyllids now are found in urban areas not far from the state's citrus growing regions, including Tulare County, where navel oranges alone are a $415...

  • New Citrus Canker Rule To Go Into Effect Thursday
    Southeast AgNet on October 20, 2009

    by Dan – October 20th, 2009 Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks confirms industry rumors that a new citrus canker rule will go into effect Thursday...

  • New Canker Rule To Become Effective Thursday
    Southeast AgNet on October 20, 2009

    by Dan – October 20th, 2009 Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks confirms industry rumors that a new citrus canker rule will go into effect Thursday...

  • Tiny citrus critter requires big-time pest control
    Merced Sun-Star on October 20, 2009

    County agriculture department dog teams in Fresno and Sacramento have discovered psyllids in packages at FedEx facilities. So far, no other psyllids have ... and more...

  • US (CA): Tiny citrus critter requires big-time pest control
    FreshPlaza on October 20, 2009

    County agriculture department dog teams in Fresno and Sacramento have discovered psyllids in packages at FedEx facilities. So far, no other psyllids have ... and more...

  • Feared citrus pest found in San Luis
    Yuma Sun on October 21, 2009

    Citrus greening disease has destroyed millions of acres of citrus plants around the world and is considered a serious threat to the citrus industry in the...

  • Banned no more: Florida citrus now may be shipped to all states and US territories
    Naples Daily News on October 22, 2009

    The ban has been in place since 2006 and was meant to curb the spread of citrus canker . Research now shows fresh fruit that has been disinfected isn't at ... and more...

  • Canker Ban On Florida Citrus Lifted
    Post Chronicle on October 22, 2009

    ... to be sent to California, Texas and eight other states and territories that had been declared off limits in 2006 to prevent the spread of citrus canker . ... and more...

  • IT'S OFFICIAL! USDA Amends Citrus Canker Regulations
    Southeast AgNet on October 22, 2009

    Florida is the only state in the United States that is quarantined for citrus canker . APHIS' analysis of the new research on citrus canker concludes that ... and more...

  • USDA ends ban on Florida citrus shipments
    Brandon News and Tribune on October 22, 2009

    Citrus canker is not harmful to people or animals but affects all varieties of citrus trees, from sour oranges to tangerines. The bacteria create brown ... and more...

  • US: Feared citrus pest found in San Luis
    FreshPlaza on October 22, 2009

    The psyllid is of grave concern because it can carry the disease Huanglongbing , more commonly known as citrus greening, that is fatal to infected citrus...

  • Scientists zero in on carriers of citrus plague
    Central Valley Business Times on October 23, 2009

    Instead of studying DNA from infected citrus trees, they are studying DNA from the tiny insects called Asian citrus psyllids that test positive for the ... and more...

  • US Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease
    FLEXNEWS on October 23, 2009

    Assaying psyllids may provide a way to detect citrus greening disease up to two years before symptoms become apparent in afflicted plants, according to the ... and more...

  • Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease (Agricultural Research Magazine)
    Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease on October 23, 2009

    With their pleasing flavor, cheerful color, and health-imparting dose of vitamin C, it's not surprising that oranges are one of America's Top 10 favorite fruits...

  • Finding value in undervalued commodities
    MarketWatch on October 23, 2009

    In Florida, the juice is increasingly difficult to produce thanks to suburban sprawl and citrus greening disease , he said. "Lumber prices are near their...

  • Florida citrus is cleared for travel
    Brandon News and Tribune on October 23, 2009

    Citrus canker is not harmful to people or animals but affects all varieties of citrus trees, from sour oranges to tangerines. State and federal agriculture ... and more...

  • Oranges can freely flow from Florida as ban ends - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
    Sarasota Herald-Tribune on October 23, 2009

    Word that the US Department of Agriculture lifted its ban aimed at preventing the spread of citrus canker means growers will be able to flex their muscles ... and more...

  • Asian citrus psyllid found in Arizona
    Western Farm Press on October 23, 2009

    Testing will also determine whether the insect carried Huanglongbing disease (HLB). HLB is a major threat to the US citrus industry...

  • Commodities breakfast club sees price rises
    Ninemsn on October 26, 2009

    "Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ," warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...

  • Breakfast commodity prices surge
    Globe and Mail on October 26, 2009

    “Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ,” warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...

  • Breakfast club of commodities suffers price rises
    Ninemsn on October 26, 2009

    "Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ," warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...

  • Higher prices on the menu for 'breakfast' commodities
    Peninsula On-line on October 27, 2009

    “Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ,” warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...

  • Insects in Day of Dead altar decorations threaten citrus crops
    Press-Enterprise on October 27, 2009

    ... month to those traveling to and from Mexico that orange jasmine, also known as murraya, can harbor tiny insects that spread citrus greening disease . ... and more...

  • Putnam Says He Opposes Most of Democrats' Health Care Reform Plans
    The Ledger on October 27, 2009

    "This is the most turnout for a town hall meeting since we were spraying Malathion for citrus canker ," he said, appearing to lighten the tension among the ... and more...

  • Border community reminded about prohibited plants
    Yuma Sun on October 27, 2009

    However, muraya is a host plant for the Asian citrus psyllid, an insect that can carry citrus greening disease . The disease is fatal to infected citrus ... and more...

  • Test detects insect carriers of citrus greening disease
    Teatro Naturale on October 27, 2009

    Assaying psyllids may provide a way to detect citrus greening disease up to two years before symptoms become apparent in afflicted plants, according to the...

  • Insects in Day of Dead altar decorations threaten citrus crops
    FreshPlaza on October 27, 2009

    ... month to those traveling to and from Mexico that orange jasmine, also known as murraya, can harbor tiny insects that spread citrus greening disease . ... and more...

  • US: Scientists zero in on carriers of citrus plague
    FreshPlaza on October 27, 2009

    Instead of studying DNA from infected citrus trees, they are studying DNA from the tiny insects called Asian citrus psyllids that test positive for the ... and more...

  • US: Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease
    FreshPlaza on October 28, 2009

    Assaying psyllids may provide a way to detect citrus greening disease up to two years before symptoms become apparent in afflicted plants, according to the...

  • Breakfast in crisis
    GulfNews on October 28, 2009

    "Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ," warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange...

  • Orange Juice May Rise as Disease Strikes Florida
    Bloomberg on October 28, 2009

    Greening is the most-damaging citrus disease in Brazil, the grower-run Fund for Citrus Plant Protection, or Fundecitrus, said on its Web Site. ... and more...

  • Spread of citrus disease to revive juice prices
    Agrimoney.com on October 29, 2009

    The hardships facing groves in Florida, America's biggest citrus producing state, are so severe that orange juice looks likely to revive its rally...

  • Quarantine plans considered for Asian citrus psyllid found in Valley Center
    Village News Network on October 30, 2009

    The Asian citrus psyllid, which can damage citrus plants by feeding on leaf tissues, was found in a trap in a tangelo tree in northwest Valley Center, ... and more...

  • US: Quarantine nears as insects could pose threat to citrus crop
    FreshPlaza on October 30, 2009

    The Asian citrus psyllid is an insect that feeds on plant leaves. The psyllids sometimes carry a bacteria, Huanglongbing, that ruins fruit and kills the ... and more...

  • US (FL): Spread of citrus disease to revive juice prices
    FreshPlaza on October 30, 2009

    The hardships facing groves in Florida, America's biggest citrus producing state, are so severe that orange juice looks likely to revive its rally...

  • Eve Samples: After 40 years, a citrus grove faces its demise. What's next?
    TCPalm on October 31, 2009

    It has been eclipsed by the “ yellow dragon ” — citrus greening, a far worse disease that has killed thousands of trees in the 1782-acre grove...

  • Insect Threatens Organic Citrus Area
    OfficialWire on October 31, 2009

    Efforts to control the citrus psyllid -- an insect that threatens the state's citrus crops with the Huanglongbing disease it can carry -- could be ... and more...

  • Asian citrus psyllid nears California growing center
    Los Angeles Times on October 31, 2009

    The Asian citrus psyllid , as seen in an undated photo from the University of Florida. (Michael Rogers / University of Florida / Associated Press) By Jerry ... and more...

  • Citrus Killing Insect Found in Valley Center
    San Diego 6 on October 31, 2009

    Citrus Killing Insect Found in Valley Center San Diego 6 The Asian citrus psyllid, which can damage citrus plants by feeding on leaf tissues, was found in a trap in a tangelo tree in northwest Valley...