Tag: pests
California fruit flies, past and present
- Analysis
Over 20 Tau flies were discovered in the vicinity of Stevenson Ranch, a community in northern Los Angeles County. They are believed to have been brought into the state by travelers taking back imported fruit.
Digging into the EATS Act
- General News
The EATS Act, “Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression,” a bill introduced in the Senate in June could have unintended implications for produce.
Biological control for apple aphids
- Analysis
Biological controls for aphids in apples have been contemplated (and used) for decades.
CBP in Pharr, TX intercept rare pest, a first in the nation discovery
- General News
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Pharr International Bridge discovered a rare pest, a first in nation discovery, in a shipment of fresh fruit.
Citrus: Rising above the turbulence
- Produce BlueprintsEvery agricultural commodity has to face two perennial challenges: pests and trade issues. Sometimes these problems …