…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…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…and consumption, she said. The use of California raisins in more recipes for moon cake, a traditional Asian pastry popular during the lunar New Year celebration, also may help boost…
Canada Books First Trade Discussion with China on Bilateral Agreement
…the Asian nation by 2025. Meanwhile, Freeland says she hopes to hold talks with the United Kingdom’s trade secretary as the U.K. will trigger the formal process for leaving the…
New HLB Find Outside Current Quarantine
…said the tree was located across the street from an area where the CPDPP found Asian citrus psyllids that were carrying the bacteria that causes the disease. The homeowner was…
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…tons in 2020. The Asian-Pacific region is expected to be the largest regional market for beef. Growing disposable incomes in China and increasing demand for beef should be a key…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…choices in typical dining environments: potlucks and parties, coffee shops, buffets, Italian restaurants, and Asian cuisine takeout. All of these resources can help consumers utilize real solutions in their typical…