…Program at $25 million annually throughout the bill’s duration. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) commended Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for prioritizing the long-term sustainability of the citrus…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
Congress has allocated an additional $500,000 to help support a new citrus breeding program in Parlier. Both the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and California Citrus Mutual (CCM) praised congressional leaders…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…is not as nice as it normally is,” Bates said. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) reported that on some blocks, up to 80 percent of fruit was scarred, while overall averages…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…difficult to control over the last several years. High levels of damage have been reported for the past three years in particular. Reports from the California Citrus Mutual (CCM) Pest…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…individuals and industries.” California Citrus Mutual (CCM) also raised concerns with the Vulnerable Species Pilot program. However, these concerns were related to HLB mitigation and other potential threats from invasive…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…was recently passed by Congress. It comes as welcome news to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and the Citrus Research Board (CRB). The funding will be used for developing a new…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) released its 2020–21 Final California Citrus Season Perspective report, which included the following summary conclusion: For the majority of the season, the fruit quality was excellent….
Ensuring Grower Safety is Considered in Pesticide Notification Pilot Projects
…participating in the projects are of particular interest to CCM, Riverside and Ventura counties. CCM President and CEO Casey Creamer said that it is important that the perspective of growers…
Week in Review: Citrus Expectations Drop and New 2022 Wage Rules
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is projecting a smaller citrus forecast for the coming season compared to initial estimates. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is proposing amendments to…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is projecting a smaller citrus forecast for the coming season compared to initial estimates. CCM President and CEO Casey Creamer said the Marketing Committee is estimating…
Agricultural Scholarships Available from California Citrus Mutual
…through the CCM Scholarship Foundation, a total of $80,000 has been given to 59 students. CCM President and CEO, Casey Creamer said that supporting the next generation of agriculturalists is…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is encouraging industry participation in their brief labor survey. The data that is collected through the survey will be used in advocacy efforts on the state…
2020 Virtual Citrus Stride Brings in Record Donations
California Citrus Mutual’s (CCM) annual Citrus Stride event was an overwhelming success, despite being held virtually this year. The annual event which took place during the week of October 5…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…Mutual (CCM), Texas Citrus Mutual, and Florida Citrus Mutual provided insight on the damage created by coronavirus as decisions are being made as to how to disperse funding for relief…