Disease-carrying citrus psyllid found in SLO County
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The Asian citrus psyllid, a tiny pest that spreads a disease fatal to citrus trees, has been discovered in San Luis Obispo County for the first time. The bug was found in an insect trap at a home near Arroyo Grande, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture said on April 1, prompting agricultural Read More →
Read More →USDA creates emergency response framework to fight citrus disease
The framework will allow the USDA and its partners to coordinate resources, share information and develop strategies to combat a serious bacterial disease affecting citrus crops locally and in other states.
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Strawberries sweeten ag outlook: Citrus pest, labor shortage continue to worry farmers
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Wasp warfare: Fighting pests with parasites
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The battle begins: Growers gear up to fight citrus disease
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Farmers all over the Tri-Counties are on high alert after a disease that could be devastating to the state’s citrus industry was discovered in L.A. County.
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