Pest that causes citrus greening spreads to CA’s central coast

The tiny Asian citrus psyllid, which spreads citrus greening disease, was identified for the first time in Monterey County, on California’s central coast, says AgNet West. California is the second-largest citrus state in the country and agricultural officials hope to avoid damage to the state’s groves. Trees infected with the disease produce bitter, misshapen fruit… » Read More

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