…scholarships to be renewed up to four years, totaling $10,000 per student. “We are excited to partner with World Ag Expo once again for the scholarship program,” said Casey Tharp,…
Coordination of Specialty Crop Industry Key to Having Needs Addressed
…industry members are seeking policies that prioritize the domestic industry. President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer said that principal is a unifying aspect of the diverse specialty…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…will result in decreased returns in the marketplace,” said CCM President Casey Creamer. “Despite these challenges, our growers remain optimistic about the fruit quality on the tree this season. The…
‘Crazy Weather’ Kicks Off California Citrus Season
…a bit of damage in some areas. However, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer told AgNet West last week that there is always hope for a good…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Senators John Fetterman, Bob Casey, Peter Welch, Cory Booker, Sherrod Brown, Ron…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…with every day,” California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer said in a press release. The increase in funding support comes after the citrus breeding program at the USDA…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…Carper (D-DE), Bob Casey (D-PA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) were all signatories of the letter. The group highlighted the negative impact…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…national project,” CCM President and CEO Casey Creamer said in a news release. “We look forward to watching the growth of this program and its collaboration with the UC breeding…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…of 6 people turned to the charitable food sector for help in 2021. Casey Marsh, Chief Development Officer at Feeding America says, “Hunger doesn’t take a break during the holidays,…
Industry Collaboration Helps Get Imported Grapefruit Standards Reinstated
…Casey Creamer said they collaborated with industry partners in Texas and Florida to address the issue with the USDA and the US Trade Representative’s Office. “It’s definitely good news that…
Latest Citrus Acreage Report Shows Largely Similar Numbers to 2020
…Casey Creamer, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual. “Some of the things that we’re noticing in trends, as growers take out a block and redevelop it, is the shifts…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…convey it, and store it for dry years,” California Citrus Mutual President and CEO, Casey Creamer said in a press release. “Governor Newsom is clearly working towards a comprehensive strategy…
Week in Review: Forecasting Fertilizer Prices & Momentum Grows for Right to Repair
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer…
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…