Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on HLB-tolerant rootstocks and the latest members to join the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Want to learn more? Click here…
No Changes in December Citrus Crop Forecast
…Citrus Crop Forecast USDA December Forecast Maturiity Test Results and Fruit Size form. (.pdf) The next USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m…..
HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping
Standard Huanglongbing regulations stemming from Florida’s outbreak in citrus could shut down many operations if a tree in California tests positive. HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping It’s taken over…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…September, USDA announced the application season for the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) program, a new Farm Bill program to help low-income consumers purchase more fruits and vegetables, particularly locally-grown…
Citrus Industry This Week: Alico Acquisitions; Rootstock Field Day
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on Alico’s three acquisitions and a report from a University of Florida Rootstock Field Day. Want to learn more? Click here…
HLB Not Just a Producer Concern
Backyard citrus growers need to be cognizant of Asian citrus psyllids and Huanglongbing disease as well. HLB Not Just a Producer Concern Tulare County is the first area north of…
Well Digging in Central Valley
…Experts are now saying that the El Nino forecast is looking like a dry one, and Silva says the deeper drilling is a necessity to actually have a next season….
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…already “gone through the roof” in recent weeks due to higher demand during the holiday season. Cahill said while he has not asked egg producers whether they will be raising…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…pass legislation in the next week, we will lose the potential of the coming California rainy season and the ability to better store, manage and allocate water. There may be…
Adapting ACP Regulations for California
The state of California was introduced to the Asian citrus psyllid in 2008, and we are just starting to see practical addendums to policies. Adapting ACP Regulations for California The…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB & Undercover Growing; Citrus Marketing
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on growing trees under screen and what the Florida Department of Citrus is doing to aid citrus sales. Want to…
Temperatures Creating Environment for Psyllid
…season, producing more generations and are infesting new areas where they have never been before. UC Riverside Entomology Professor John Trumble says one insect in particular that has been introduced…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
…is also important to be thankful for the anticipation of worthwhile work that remains. I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season!…
Citrus Industry This Week: Advanced Citrus Production Field Day Reports
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports from researchers and growers who attended a recent University or Florida/IFAS Advanced Citrus Production Field Day. Want to learn more? Click…