The final citrus crop forecast was released by Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. today. Hudson reported changes in California Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast July…
USDA/NASS May Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. delivered the May citrus crop forecast and reported no changes in the California crop numbers. There was a 6 million drop in Florida Valencia oranges…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Citrus Salad
…Feta Orange Segments 4 Oranges Juiced Candied Pecans/Nuts Vinaigrette ½ Cup Roasted Garlic Olive Oil ¼ Cup White Balsamic 4 Oranges Juiced To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has California All Oranges at 50 Million Boxes
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington, D.C., reported the April citrus crop forecast and gives California all oranges at 50 million boxes and grapefruit at 3.8 million boxes. Citrus Crop Forecast USDA…
Valencia Orange Production Forecast at 20 Million Cartons
…January 16 to February 14, 2015. Estimated fruit set per tree, fruit diameter, trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per carton were used in the statistical models estimating production….
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
…those in government about impacts to our $2.4b industry that historically exports 25% of its fresh tonnage; that warning manifested into little action.” Traditionally California navel oranges and lemons begin…
Fruit & Nut Review
…Mandarin oranges, grapefruits, finger limes, and lemons continued to be packed and shipped to foreign markets. Growers treated citrus groves for fungal diseases and Fuller Rose Beetle infestation to maintain…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…secure. Even though foreign buyers prefer California navel oranges, he said, they could switch to buying from competitors such as China and Egypt if supplies from the Golden State are…
California Crop and Weather Report
…herbicides were applied. The export of stored table grapes was mostly complete. Kiwifruit,Navel oranges, Mandarins, lemons, grapefruit, and limes continued to be packed and exported for domestic and foreign markets….
Pacific Regional Crop Production Report
…at 56,000 acres. The yield calculates to 2,014 pounds per acre. As of January, cotton harvest was finished. Harvested fields were shredded and disked. Oranges – The 2014 – 2015…
Six Cold Nights do Little Damage to Citrus Crop
…holding temperatures inside groves above critical levels, maintaining safe conditions and protecting both oranges and mandarins from damage,” reports CCM Vice President Bob Blakely. The higher sugar content in the…
As of January 1: Cold Weather Not Damaging to State’s Citrus
…three to four degrees thereby assuring no significant fruit damage for any of the major varieties, navel oranges, lemons and mandarins. “Growers initiated frost protection by 10 PM in most…
Forecasted Cold Temps Fail to Materialize
…varieties being oranges and mandarin oranges. Lemons and other varieties constitute approximately 15% of the Valley’s citrus crop. Mandarin and lemon varieties are the most vulnerable because of thinner skin….
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
Mark Hudson from USDA/NASS headquarters in Washington, D.C. released the November citrus crop numbers, and forecast California Non-Valencia oranges at 40 million 500 thousand boxes. November citrus crop forecast The…