2026 CRB Webinar Series Begins June 9
The Citrus Research Board is excited to announce the return of the Citrus Growers Educational Webinar Series, to be held on June 9 and 23, 2026. This informative series provides an opportunity for growers around the state to hear the latest citrus research updates where it is most convenient for them—whether that be at home, in the office or from the groves.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS AND CALIFORNIA CITRUS － REVIEW AND UPDATES
The webinar will review the plant growth regulators currently available to the California citrus industry. This will include uses and effects of each of the PGRs covering both a historical perspective and current needs. The importance of 2,4-D timing will also be discussed with respect to the premature fruit drop observed in Fall 2025.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM
ON THE GROUND WITH CA-CRAFT
California Citrus Research and Field Trials (CA-CRaFT) was started in 2023 to develop practical, field-based ACP management strategies under real commercial citrus conditions across California. A major focus of this webinar will be updates on canine-assisted ACP inspections, field scouting, tap sampling, sticky traps, and drone imagery are being integrated to support regional ACP management decisions and strengthen early detection efforts. Additional updates will include planned expansion of CA-CRaFT activities into Ventura County with stronger emphasis on biological control using self-release Tamarixia radiata cage systems. Ongoing Argentine ant management efforts will also be discussed, as invasive ants continue to be an important factor limiting Tamarixia establishment and overall biological control success in California citrus.