Test PB Collection: FTE

If you grow citrus, you've no doubt heard of the invasive pest, Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri. ACP they call it. A native of southern Asia, it was first detected it in the United States (Florida) in 1998.

Would you like to make a financial contribution to support the 11th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day? A UC Davis Crowdfunding Project is underway until 11:59 p.m., Feb. 28, with a set goal of $5000. Contributions from $5 on up are welcome.

Dear 4-H families, On Tuesday, February 15th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. this will be virtual. See link below. All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.

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Research molecular biologist Michelle Heck of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in Ithaca, N.Y.

Citrus mealybug has been increasing issue in the San Joaquin Valley in last 3 years. It has been reported from Kern, Fresno, Tulare, and Madera counties in the past years. It is a hemipteran pest that feeds on plant sap, reducing tree vigor and affects yield.

When discussing fruit tree planting and growing, I always stress the importance of developing trees for the long run. While you may plant and harvest vegetable crops in a single season, fruit trees and grapevines remain in your garden for many years.

Fermentation..What is it and can it be beneficial to my health? LeAnne Calderon, UC Master Food Preserver, San Joaquin County Kombucha, Kefir, Sauerkraut and other fermented foods are becoming more popular in the natural food markets.

Two award opportunities are available this year through the Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA) and one from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

Jules Bernstein, UCR A $1.5 million emergency grant is enabling UC Riverside scientists to find plants impervious to a disease threatening America's citrus fruit supply. Citrus Greening Disease also known as Huanglongbing, or HLB results in fruit that is bitter and worthless.