A recent poll showed California citrus growers have some concerns about participation when it comes to ACP management areas. Participation Worries Growers Managing the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is vital…
Citrus Industry This Week: Production Levels; Shoots and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes discussions and interviews with Aaron Himrod on production levels and Jude Grosser discusses the importance of nutrient applications. Want to learn more?…
Most Areas of San Joaquin Valley in Mid to Upper 20s Overnight
…expected to be in the middle to upper 20s, with a long night of frost anticipated due to rapid drop in temperatures. Hear the full forecast. Citrus Frost morning forecast…
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…America but is also grown and exported from several Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam. Obtained from several cactus species, its succulent stem provides the uniquely delicious fruit…
Cooler Temperatures Expected Tonight and into the Weekend
According to this mornings weather forecast from California Citrus Mutual, possible cooler temperatures are expected in areas tonight with colder temperatures moving in for the weekend. Tuesday Morning Citrus Frost…
Afternoon Fruit Frost Forecast
This afternoon’s fruit frost update from California Citrus Mutual has a frosty night forecast with temperatures in the East Central and Southeast San Joaquin Valley regions. Temperatures expected to range…
CCM Weather Watch-Cold Temperatures Just Beginning for Crops
California Citrus Mutual reported this morning on their Weather Watch that this is just the beginning of the cold temperatures for crops. CCM Citrus Frost Report…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
Southern Stanislaus County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of two ACPs within the City of Turlock. The quarantine also takes in…
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
…temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s can be ideal for most citrus varieties. Overall, Valley citrus growers dodged a hard freeze for a second night in a row….
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
A huanglongbing (HLB) technology summit earlier this month stressed the need for citrus growers to take Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and HLB prevention strategies seriously. HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…requested to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, baby lettuce, walnuts, citrus, and deep rooted vegetables such as carrots. Other priority…
ACP Quarantine in Northern San Mateo County Includes Portion of San Francisco County
…to transport or send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. Since first being found in California in 2008, the Asian citrus psyllid…
HLB Products Bombarding Growers
…Gardens Citrus out of Florida and he has seen firsthand how devastating huanglongbing (HLB) can be to the citrus industry. Irey says there are a lot of products bombarding citrus…
Freezing Temperatures not Bad for Valley Citrus
…the Valley’s citrus crop as a result of the cold temperatures. California Citrus Mutual is a non-profit trade association of citrus growers, with approximately 2,200 members representing 70% California’s 362,000-acre,…