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The California Avocado Commission is joining forces with Kevin Turner, UC Cooperative Extension goldspotted oak borer (GSOB) program coordinator (http://ucanr.edu/sites/gsobinfo/) in producing and distributing a number of roadside signs to help control the movement of pest infested firewood.

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs In a landmark step in the fight against citrus greening disease, also known as huanglongbing (HLB), the U.S.

Diseases, disorders and other plant problems are critical concerns for the wholesale nursery.

Dry Root Rot is a pretty fantastic disease symptom that is usually seen in lemon, but can be seen in orange, as well. Craig Kallsen, UCCE Citrus Advisor in Kern Co. comments on a disease sample: I have seen a lot of dry root rot over the years.

By: Carey Gillam, Reuters Honey bees, critical agents in the pollination of key U.S. crops, disappeared at a staggering rate over the last year, according to a new government report that comes as regulators, environmentalists and agribusinesses try to reverse the losses.