…also, claiming it will expose California’s lemon industry to pests and diseases. CCM President Joel Nelsen told AgNet West, “The foundation of this rule and the execution of the rule-making…
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
…went into effect January 20. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) widely opposes the decision to allow fruit to be imported from a region that California industry representatives say is pest- and…
Lemon Rule Goes Against Trump Philosophy
…the United States, went into effect January 20. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) widely opposes the decision to allow fruit to be imported from a region that California industry representatives say…
Harvest Update, ACP and Marketing at Citrus Showcase
At this year’s Citrus Showcase, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelson talked to AgNet West about how the rains are affecting the season. Big crowds gathered at the showcase…
Citrus Showcase This Week
According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), this year’s Citrus Showcase will include a tarping demonstration and marketing discussion along with the latest information for the industry. CCM’s Citrus Showcase March…
Rain Proves Need for Storage Projects Progress
…of the National Weather Center turned heads at the Citrus Research Board’s annual convention. Dunklee, who is the main weather forecaster for California Citrus Mutual (CCM), said this winter would…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
…60 days on its final rule to allow the importation of fresh lemon fruit from northwest Argentina into the continental United States. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) applauds the Administration and…
Rains Don’t Damper Citrus Harvest
…is looking good for the industry. Heavy rains poured through the main citrus-growing areas of California in early January. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) Vice President Bob Blakely said the storms…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
USDA Delivers Lump of Coal to California Lemon Growers for Christmas Blatantly ignoring comments from scientists and technical advisors at the National Plant Board, California Department of Food & Agriculture…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…this weekend proved manageable and well within preferable ranges for the Valley’s citrus growers. About California Citrus Mutual – CCM is the only advocacy organization representing CA citrus growers on…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
…after a 3-year absence. The conference is meant to update the industry on current research and industry promotions. This year, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) started the conference with an update…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…varying degrees of success with grower cooperation, and CCM President Joel Nelsen said all growers and packers need to be vigilant about fruit movement. Area-wide psyllid treatment coordination by growers…
Leaders Say Lemon Proposal ‘Defies Logic’
…and will be open to comments till July 11. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) greatly opposes this proposal, saying this is just another act in a series of moves that jeopardize…
Tree Removal Program Aids Fight Against ACP
…program (ACT) is a new collaboration between Bayer and California Citrus Mutual (CCM). Abandoned groves have been an issue in the southern part of the state as some growers have…