Curse you light brown apple moth

Here is coverage noted by Big Apple of the discussion group this morning from The Monterey Herald about trade fallout from the light brown apple moth.

A small pest delivered a hefty blow to Central Coast strawberry growers Wednesday, as growers learned of the Mexican government's decision to refuse all crops that are planted, refrigerated or packed within a 1.9-mile radius of a reported light brown apple moth.

If the ban stays in effect through this year's strawberry season, it could cost Santa Cruz County growers about $1.9 million in lost revenue, according to local estimates. Virtually no Santa Cruz County strawberries — by far the county's largest crop — would be allowed across the border.

TK: How wide and deep will the damage caused by the light brown apple moth extend? That's a big question for 2008 and beyond.