- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
Nine Woodlake High School students took part in the UC Davis Agriscience fair research project competition, held at the campus March 2-3. Several who worked with UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center scientists took home winning ribbons.
"We are very proud that we played a part in making these students winners," said Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Lindcove director.
Lindcove has been conducting an ag science ‘experience research' day for Woodlake High School ag academy students the past three years. Last September, the...
- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has ordered California agricultural officials to stop spraying pesticides in parks, schools and residents' backyards to control pests that threaten the ag industry, reported Gregory Mohan in the Los Angeles Times.
CDFA issued a statement saying it will consider appealing the case, and will continue to conduct spraying "in compliance with" state environmental laws.
Julia Mitric of Capital Public Radio spoke to UC Cooperative Extension entomology specialist Beth Grafton-Cardwell about...
- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
Three citrus trees that produce inedible fruit at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center in Visalia may be a game-changer for the citrus industry, reported Ezra David Romero on Valley Public Radio.
The trees are thought to be resistant to huanglongbing, a severe disease of citrus that has devastated the Florida industry and could become a serious problem in California. The citrus-saving potential of the three 34-year-old trees was outlined in an article by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources writer Hazel White in the most recent issue...
- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
Mandarins, oranges, pomelos, citrons, lemons, limes and other citrus were on display - more than 100 different varieties - at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center on Dec. 10, reported Calley Cederlof in the Visalia Times-Delta.
“We're trying to expose homeowners to the fact that there are more than five varieties of citrus,” said Elizabeth Grafton-Cardwell, UC Cooperative Extension citrus entomology specialist and director of the Lindcove REC. “We also like to let them know we...
- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
Backyard citrus trees in Highland, Calif., were sprayed with a pesticide to kill Asian citrus psyllids, reported Jim Steinberg in the San Bernardino Sun. The invasive pests pose a threat because they can carry huanglongbing disease, which is incurable. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is treating trees that have ACP to keep the pest number in California low.
“What they are really doing is buying time until disease resistant trees become available, or there is some treatment for the (huanglongbing) disease,” said Matt...