Don't Miss This Opportunity... CRB Request for Research Proposals Now Available
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) released the 2021-22 Request for Proposals (RFP) on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, for scientific research projects that address areas of research deemed of highest importance within the California citrus industry. This year, the priorities continue to focus on solutions to huanglongbing (HLB), addressing labor issues through the development of mechanical harvest technology, addressing ongoing water needs and securing adequate data to support California citrus export markets.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all CRB meetings and events listed are subject to change. Please check citrusresearch.org for the most up-to-date information.
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, starting at 10:00 AM, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) will host the 2021 Citrus Showcase virtually as a seminar series. The series will include keynote speaker Peter Zeihan, who will present an analysis of trade relationships with an interest in the citrus industry. During the series, there will also be a marketing roundtable led by CCM Chairman Matt Fisher. The marketing roundtable will utilize information from Mr. Zeihan's presentation to discuss a range of topics highlighting the future of the California citrus industry. CCM will provide time for live questions after the roundtable discussion.
New Spray and Harvest Product Available for Growers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced the addition of Sefina to the list of products available for use when conducting preharvest treatments in compliance with Asian citrus psyllid quarantine regulations.
As recommended by the University of California (UC), Sefina (EPA Registration Number 7969-391) has been added to the updated list of foliar products, along with proper use rates, on the Information for Citrus Growers/Grove Managers document available on CDFA’s website and Citrus Insider. For the latest information and additional details on recommended treatments, visit the UC IPM ACP website.
For questions regarding the updated document, please email Karina Chu at Karina.Chu@cdfa.ca.gov or call CDFA at (916) 274-6300.
Source: Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) Citrus Insider
San Joaquin Valley Guide for ACP/HLB Management in Organic Citrus is Now Available
The San Joaquin Valley Guide to ACP/HLB Management in Organic Citrus was a grassroots effort by SJV growers to establish a framework for best practices. With the looming threat of huanglongbing entering the valley, it is critical for organic growers to best understand how to manage the disease vector, Asian citrus psyllid. With contributing authors from across the citrus industry – including the University of California, Riverside – these best management practices are among the ways organic citrus growers through the San Joaquin Valley can protect their crop and ultimately California’s citrus industry.
Source: Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) Citrus Insider
Science for Citrus Health Webinar Series:
Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Science for Citrus Health will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, March 11, 2021. This webinar will include three 20-minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of Q&A after each presentation and 30-minute panel discussion at the end of the webinar.
The presentation topics include the following:
Relation of ACP density and tree stress: what is the threshold to take control measures?
Biological control of ACP using predators and parasitoids.
Importance of citrus phenology-based sprays for ACP control and Implementation of ACP area-wide management in Texas.
One and a half hours of California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) continuing education units (other) and one hour of Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) continuing units (IPM) were requested.
For more information about the webinar series, please contact
Petr Kosina at pkosina@ucanr.edu.
CLICK HERE to learn more about UCANR Science for Citrus Health.
Source: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)
UC Ag Experts Webinars
Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug and
Other Hemipteran Bug Pests of Almonds Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive stink bug species that has been causing economic damage to almonds in California in the last three to four years in the northern San Joaquin Valley.
In this talk, Dr. Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE Area IPM Advisor, will discuss the identification and biology of the pest and ways to monitor this pest in almond orchards. He will also talk about the biology and feeding nature of other native stink bugs and leaf-footed bugs that may be present in an almond orchard, and provide a comprehensive IPM strategy to manage these multiple hemipteran pests in almond orchards. One DPR CE unit (other) and one CCA CE unit (IPM) were requested.
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, starting at 10:00 AM, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) will host the 2021 Citrus Showcase virtually as a seminar series. The series will include keynote speaker Peter Zeihan, who will present an analysis of trade relationships with an interest in the citrus industry. During the series, there will also be a marketing roundtable led by CCM Chairman Matt Fisher. The marketing roundtable will utilize information from Mr. Zeihan's presentation to discuss a range of topics highlighting the future of the California citrus industry. CCM will provide time for live questions after the roundtable discussion.
The San Joaquin Valley Guide to ACP/HLB Management in Organic Citrus was a grassroots effort by SJV growers to establish a framework for best practices. With the looming threat of huanglongbing entering the valley, it is critical for organic growers to best understand how to manage the disease vector, Asian citrus psyllid. With contributing authors from across the citrus industry – including the University of California, Riverside – these best management practices are among the ways organic citrus growers through the San Joaquin Valley can protect their crop and ultimately California’s citrus industry.
Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive stink bug species that has been causing economic damage to almonds in California in the last three to four years in the northern San Joaquin Valley.
