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State expands citrus greening quarantine to Camp Pendleton, southern Orange County

This was San Diego's first multi-jurisdictional quarantine, spanning from southern Orange County to northern San Diego County, in the San Onofre and Agra areas, including the northwest part of Camp ... read more

California declares first multi-jurisdictional citrus quarantine in San Diego County

The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced a new citrus quarantine in northern San Diego County after detecting the fatal Huanglongbing disease. read more

Citrus quarantine ordered for north San Diego County

An adult Asian Citrus Psyllid feeds on a citrus tree. The insects are responsible for the spread of Huanglongbing (HLB), an incurable citrus tree disease. (Courtesy of the California Department of ... read more

Citrus quarantine declared in North County after deadly disease found

California agricultural officials have declared a new citrus quarantine in northern San Diego County, extending into part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, after a deadly citrus tree disease was ... read more

Citrus quarantine issued in North County after detection of disease that kills trees

Signs of infected trees may include areas with mottled-yellow leaves, and asymmetrical fruit that is partially green and bitter. read more

University of Florida study enlists local residents to fight the spread of citrus greening disease

The majority of participants reported having increased knowledge about citrus greening disease while 89 percent agreed to remove infected trees. read more

What Happened to Florida’s Oranges? A Deep Dive Into the Devastation of Citrus Greening

Emily Paster is the author of the widely admired blog, West of the Loop, primarily about food but with forays into parenting and family life. She is the co-founder of the Chicago Food Swap and is a ... read more

Researchers enlist Florida residents in fight against citrus greening

Citrus greening and psyllids are less common in North Florida compared to southern and central parts of the state, ... read more

What Happened to Florida’s Oranges? A Deep Dive Into the Devastation of Citrus Greening

The Sunshine State’s signature crop faces an existential crisis due to disease and the effects of climate change. Citrus greening has had a devastating impact on Florida's orange industry, reducing ... read more