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From NBC-4, Los Angeles – Treatment starts in Hacienda Heights area after huanglongbing detection

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Citrus-Quarantine-in-San-Gabriel-Valley-146744365.html Nearly 100 Miles Sprayed to Stamp Out Citrus Killer While fruit from infected trees are safe to eat, the root of the problem goes deeper than consumption By John Cadiz Klemack An invasive and deadly disease that attacks citrus … Continue reading →

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From San Francisco Chronicle – Busy time for egg inspectors

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/08/BABT1NVH29.DTL Selling eggs in California isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. With Easter celebrated Sunday and Passover under way, the egg holds a prominent spot on the spring holiday table. And agricultural inspectors in the state want to make … Continue reading →

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San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune – Quarantine key to citrus health

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.sgvtribune.com/editorial/ci_20331016/our-view-quarantine-key-citrus-health The discovery of a bacterial disease in Hacienda Heights that could wipe out the citrus crop here is not as devastating a prospect for the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas as it would have been at the turn … Continue reading →

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HLB-Infected Citrus Tree Removed from Hacienda Heights Yard

Posted on April 5, 2012 by CDFA Staff

Following the recent detection of the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) in a citrus tree in at a private residence in the Hacienda Heights area, agricultural officials have removed the tree and are transporting it to a California Department of Food … Continue reading →

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Sacramento Bee – Meyer lemons first crop in an S.F. program to map locally grown food

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/25/4363882/lemon.html The Meyer lemon tree in front of Will Reichmann’s house is small, but official. Shortly after buying it, Reichmann registered his humble sapling online as part of a new campaign aimed at proving that even one of the country’s … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross – We must work together to help prevent invasive species

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

The USDA has announced that it’s dedicating the month of April to sharing information about the threat that invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds pose to America’s fruits, vegetables, trees, and other plants—and how the public can help prevent … Continue reading →

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State Vet Dr. Annette Whiteford Named Chair of National Institute of Animal Agriculture

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

One of the best things about the California Department of Food and Agriculture is the talented group of people who work here. We have dedicated public servants with deep expertise in their chosen fields and a passion for making our … Continue reading →

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