California’s agricultural industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s food supply and a testament to the state’s rich natural resources and farming expertise. Yet, this vital sector faces a growing challenge: escalating pest infestations. Factors like climate change, global trade, and increased travel rates have contributed to this surge, increasing the urgency of the need […]
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California’s tomato industry, which supplies 95 percent of the nation’s processed tomatoes and a significant portion of the world’s crop, faces a formidable threat in Orobanche ramosa, a parasitic weed. This invasive plant has re-emerged in tomato fields across several Central Valley counties, sparking concerns that it could decimate a significant portion of this vital
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In July 2023, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) placed parts of Los Angeles County under quarantine for the invasive Tau fruit fly. The impacted area of Stevenson Ranch is 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Stevenson Ranch is just 90 miles from the Central Valley, which grows around 250 different crops, with
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