Discussing Peanut Genome Research

Dan April 26, 2017 Peanuts

Peanut genome research efforts were a part of a recent discussion. Tyron Spearman has the story.

Quarantine Changes for California and Texas
Federal and state agriculture officials recently made changes to huanglongbing (HLB, also known as citrus greening disease) and Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) quarantines in California. They also removed a Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) quarantine in Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported these changes. CALIFORNIA HLB On Nov. […]
Herbicide Safety Around Young Citrus Trees
By Ramdas Kanissery Young citrus trees are highly sensitive to herbicides. Even small amounts of drift onto green bark or foliage can significantly impact tree growth (Figure 1). Taking a few practical precautions during herbicide applications can help protect young trees and keep them growing strong during their early establishment years. AVOID HERBICIDE CONTACT WITH […]