AP23PPQFO000C378

1. Award Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to survey for the presence of Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP), Huanglongbing (HLB), Sweet Orange Scab (SOS), and Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus (CYVCV) to determine the extent of the ACP/HLB, SOS, and CYVCV infestations. The project aims to control and eradicate these infestations, establish and enforce quarantine regulations and regulated area requirements, restrict the movement of hosts as necessary upon the detection of ACP while the status of infestation is being determined, enlist public assistance through various outreach activities, perform immediate ACP/HLB, SOS, and CYVCV identification, prepare, search for, rear, and release ACP biological control organisms, and survey for other citrus diseases not known to occur in California, including Citrus Canker (CC), Citrus Black Spot (CBS), Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC), Citrus Leprosis (CL), and Citrus Yellow Mosaic Virus (CYMV).

2. Activities to be Performed:

The surveys, trapping, and preliminary screening for ACP, HLB, SOS, CYVCV, and other citrus diseases will be performed by CDFA, CASS, and by CAC staff. The survey crew performing the inspections will be trained in symptomatology, survey sampling techniques, proper sample submission, and proper sanitation techniques. All suspect ACP, HLB, SOS, CYVCV, or other citrus disease plant samples will be submitted as per protocol to the PPDC or CRB for identification and analysis. The quarantine and regulated area activities will be performed by the USDA, CDFA, and CAC staff. Additional staff will be hired and trained to perform regulatory functions.

3. Deliverables and Expected Outcomes:

CDFA is proactive with its program activities for early detection of ACP, HLB, SOS, CYVCV, and other citrus diseases to prevent establishment and spread into agricultural production areas of California. This project will increase the probability of early citrus pest detection, thereby allowing CDFA to take immediate and effective control and eradication action. Evaluation of the thoroughness of the survey can be quantified by the number of sites sampled and samples submitted for analysis. In addition, regulatory and outreach activities can be used to determine survey effort sufficiency. Negative survey data is also beneficial because it determines the success of the eradication project and supports the validity of existing state and federal regulations while promoting California's export program.

4. Intended Beneficiary(ies):

These pests present a major threat to citrus and citrus growers within the state. California is the top citrus-producing state in the United States, with total 2018 production valued at over $2.4 billion.

5. Subrecipient Activities, if Known or Specified at the Time of Award:

Cooperative Agricultural Support Services (CASS), Citrus Research Board (CRB), and County Agricultural Commissioners (CAC) contracts (Attachment C), Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), University of California Riverside (UCR), grower liaisons (Attachment E), outreach contract (Attachment F). Each supporting the prime award in its mission and purpose through assistance in carrying out the activities to be performed.

California Department Of Food & Agriculture

N/A

10.025 - Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) [USDA]

California United States

State-Wide

USDA-APHIS-10025-PPQFO000-23-0428

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 11% from $12,144,301 to $13,444,301.