CRISPR for Citrus Greening

Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists are hopeful that CRISPR can help the citrus industry bounce back from the impact of huanglongbing.

Florida Citrus Harvest on Track and Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Contest

The Agribusiness Update
Florida's November citrus harvest continues, and Georgia 4-H Pumpkin contest with 548 pound winner.

Integrated Pest Management for Citrus Greening - Part 2

Southeast Regional Ag News
Researchers at the University of Florida are looking at using a trap plant to administer biological control.

Integrated Pest Management for Citrus Greening Disease

Southeast Regional Ag News
The University of Florida received nearly $4.5 million in USDA grants to fight citrus greening aka huanglongbing.

UF Citrus Greening Research and CFAP-2 First Month Payments

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers looking for answers to citrus greening disease, and first month of CFAP-2 payments.

Killing Huanglongbing

Line on Agriculture
Scientists are closer to gaining the upper hand on a disease that has wiped out citrus orchards across the globe.

NPC Calls For Tariffs on EU Fries and Protecting U.S. Citrus from Imports

The Agribusiness Update
The National Potato Council calls for tariffs on E.U. French Fries to balance trade, and California Citrus Mutual applauds Trump plan to protect U.S. Citrus from import advantages.

Cover Crops in Citrus - Part 2

Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Sarah Strauss and colleagues at the University of Florida are analyzing the impact of cover crops in citrus.

Cover Crops in Citrus - Part 1

Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Sarah Strauss at the University of Florida is analyzing the impact of cover crops in citrus in a three year study.

Monitoring Argentine Ant Populations

California Ag Today
Entomologist Dr. Mark Hoddle and his team at UC Riverside have created a tool to help farmers more effectively manage the Argentine Ant

N.Y. AG Sues Major Egg Producer and Hazel AC for Apple Storage

The Agribusiness Update
New York Attorney General sues Hillandale Farms for gouging egg prices during pandemic, and Hazel Tech launches new Hazel AC, for Controlled Atmosphere, to help air quality in apple cold storage.

Florida Peaches Capture Seasonal Market Opportunity

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida peaches capture early season premiums.

Biochar and Citrus Greening Disease

Southeast Regional Ag News
Can biochar help mitigate damages from citrus greening disease which has been so costly to the Florida citrus industry?

Forest Management Study and USDA's Organic Certification

The Agribusiness Update
New research looks at how forest-management practices improve downstream water availability, and USDA's Farm Service Agency now accepting applications for funds that help with cost of organic certification.

Florida Citrus Growers Diversify

Southeast Regional Ag News
Some Florida citrus growers are diversifying into peaches and other stone fruit.

Florida Citrus Harvest Over and U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed

The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus harvest has ended and we have the numbers, and U.S.-Kenya trade talks paused due to possible COVID exposure.

Citrus Pest and Disease Funding

California Ag Today
The budget signed by the Governor last month includes the continuation of funding for the Citrus Pest and Disease Division of the CDFA.

Research on Citrus Greening Disease Control

California Ag Today
Citrus Greening Disease has devastated farms in places like Florida, and poses a serious threat in California.

NPPC Hails Foot N' Mouth Vaccine and Citrus Greening Control

The Agribusiness Update
NPPC is hailing the USDA purchase of Foot n Mouth disease vaccine, and University of California research finds citrus greening control.

Argentine Ant Control in Citrus and Grapes

California Ag Today
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