Disease and Pest Management in Citrus Orchards in California, Florida, and Texas [2026]
OVERVIEW
The course was developed by Informa/Farm Progress and will provide an overview of the top disease and pest threats to citrus orchards in California, Florida, and Texas. Topics covered include: Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening); Citrus Canker; Tristeza Disease Complex; Sweet Orange Scab (SOS); Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC); Citrus Stubborn; Citrus Pests.
Course Features
- Lectures 9
- Questions 20
- Duration 1.5 h (approx)
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COURSE OUTLINE
CREDIT INFORMATION
This course is accredited for CE units/hours by:
- California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1 hour Other)
- Certified Crop Adviser (0.5 CEU CM, 0.5 CEU IPM)
- Florida Department of Agriculture (1 CEU General Standards/Core)
- Texas Department of Agriculture (1 CEU General)
CONTRIBUTORS
Information for this course was collected from the following individuals and sources:
Dr. Mongi Zekri, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Services
California Citrus Mutual
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
University of California Integrated Pest Management Program
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Citrus Clonal Protection Program
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC)
Citrus Research Board (https://citrusresearch.org)
References:
https://californiacitrusthreat.org/california-citrus/
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Todays_Reports/reports/cfrt0820.pdf
Sponsor Information
As part of Informa Markets, Farm Progress is the largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America. Through a robust network of live events, digital products, data, marketing services, broadcasting and local and national publications, Farm Progress enables the nation's most economically significant farmers, growers and ranchers to connect and do business. Our brands include Farm Futures, Farm Progress Show, the nation’s largest outdoor farm show, Western Farm Press, Prairie Farmer, BEEF, and many additional. The company serves nearly 80% of the 2 million farms and ranches in the U.S., and an estimated 85% of the nation's annual agricultural gross domestic product. Learn more about Farm Progress at Marketing.FarmProgress.com.

