The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center area due to the detection of two HLB-positive citrus …
Outlook for Florida Oranges and Orange Juice
What are the latest forecasts regarding Florida’s orange production and orange juice production for this season? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from Damaging …
U.S. Grapefruit Production Forecast
The U.S. grapefruit production forecast for 2024-2025 is 299 tons, the lowest since 1922, with declines in California and Florida but an expected 4% increase in Texas, which will account …
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
The US orange crop is expected to decline by over 30% to 11.5 million boxes for the 2024-2025 season, reflecting challenges like trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus greening. Despite …
North American Citrus is in Peak Season
North American citrus is in peak season, with imports from Mexico and Colombia. Orange prices are below average due to high availability, and the end of the domestic season will …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni have a special guest, Kimberly Mercado …
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding …
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening …
Supply of Organic Mandarins from California Robust
The supply of organic mandarins from California is robust, with Tango mandarins being particularly large and of good quality. Demand is steady, and prices are lower than usual for this …
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded a quarantine area in Mission Viejo, Orange County, to control the spread of citrus greening disease (HLB). The USDA’s Animal …
Partnership Formed to Enhance Service to Retail and Food Service Partners
Corona College, Heights, Orange and Lemon Association, and Veg Fresh Farms have formed a partnership to enhance their service to retail and food service partners. This alliance combines CCHS’s citrus …
APHIS and CDFA Expand Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are expanding the quarantine for sweet orange scab (SOS) in Orange County, …
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due to the absence of migrant farm workers, who are concerned about deportation …
Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine Expanded
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) expanded the Sweet Orange Scab (SOS) quarantine in Orange County. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …