…operations officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation. At working group meetings, participants will be able to provide their expertise on vegetable and flower seed industry issues. LaVigne highly…
Ag Reacts to Trump TPP Move
…clear and obvious benefit to the California citrus industry and broader U.S. agricultural sector.” The TPP included an immediate elimination of tariffs on citrus exports to Vietnam and a gradual…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
…to protect the U.S. citrus crop against HLB and the insect vector Asian citrus psyllid. As growers, government, and homeowners work to prevent further spread of HLB in or outside…
NMPF, USDEC Urge Trump Administration Not to Cede Export Opportunities
…with growing Asian markets for American dairy products,” said NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern. Mulhern “While we recognize that TPP as it now stands has no path forward, we…
USDA Grants California Over 5 Million for Citrus Greening Research
…the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a vector for HLB. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $400 million to address citrus greening, including more than $57 million through the Citrus…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
…state is missing out. “Better rain dances” is what Ken Doty said he’d need to alleviate the parched conditions at his Goleta orchards, where he grows avocados and citrus. “We…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…to the presence of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a vector for HLB. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $400 million to address citrus greening, including more than $57…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…is associated with a bacterium spread by the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). There is no cure for this disease and affected citrus trees produce bitter, green fruit and eventually die…
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…
Foods to Pickle
…ketchup and marinara, and can be pickled as well. Carrots make excellent pickles, especially when pairing with Asian noodles, sushi or stir-fry. And yes, fruit can be pickled as well,…
Agri View: Fresh Fruit
…I enjoy most of what can be termed common fruit. Apples, bananas, citrus. Even grapes. We are fortunate in this country that fresh fruit has always been available. And at…
California Citrus Crop Forecast Increased
…million boxes. Lemons decreased from 21 million boxes to 20 million boxes. USDA Citrus Crop Forecast See the USDA’s USDA/NASS Citrus Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. The next…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…January-November exports to the Oceania region up 9 percent year-over-year in volume (63,653 mt) and 2 percent higher in value ($179.6 million). Led by Japan and Korea, Asian markets shine…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
The U.S. has come to an agreement that should allow it to begin exporting eggs to South Korea for the first time ever. Negotiations took place as the Asian country…