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January 4, 2019

Curly Top Virus Light In 2018

CDFA Surveys Predict Curly Top Vectored by Leafhoppers By Patrick Cavanaugh, Editor Curly top virus is a common disease in...

2017 Produce Samples Survey Show Safeness For Consumers

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January 1, 2019

2017 Produce Samples Survey Show Safeness For Consumers

Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Most Fruits and Vegetables in California By Charlotte Fadipe, California DPR Once...

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December 27, 2018

Pest Management is Essential

The Positives of Pest Management By Mikenzi Meyers, Associate Editor There’s a case to be made for both organic and...

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December 13, 2018

Citrus Mutual Encouraged by Farm Bill

California Citrus Mutual Commends Congress for Action on 2018 Farm Bill News Release This week, the U.S. Senate and the...

Farm Bill Deal a Big Win for U.S. Citrus Growers

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November 29, 2018

Farm Bill Deal a Big Win for U.S. Citrus Growers

Agreement Provides $25 Million for ACP and HLB News Release Recently, leading farm bill negotiators in the House and Senate...

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November 21, 2018

Preventing the Spread of ACP

Valley Citrus Growers Continue Vigilance By Jessica Theisman, Associate Editor The spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) continues to be...

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November 20, 2018

Hybrid Peppers on the Rise

Seminis Brings Extensive Experience By Jessica Theisman, Associate Editor Before 2001, there were no hybrid Habanero Peppers. Terry Burke, hot...

Citrus Research Meeting Focuses on Moving Plant Material

All About Crops Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) Pests and Diseases Science and Research

November 15, 2018

Citrus Research Meeting Focuses on Moving Plant Material

Industry Discusses Strategies in Fighting Huanglongbing Disease By Jessica Theisman, Associated Editor Franco Bernardi, the interim president of the California Citrus Research...