…states citrus producers are fighting a losing battle. The disease caused by the imported Asian Citrus Psyllid continues to destroy thousands of acres of Florida’s citrus groves. The whole industry…
Tarping Fines Could Be Costly
…citrus loads to be tarped or fully enclosed as they travel through the state. “There were new compliance agreements that were mailed out,” Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Grower…
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…
Citrus Tarping Started March 1
As of March 1, 2017, all citrus loads traveling throughout the state of California have to be tarped. This regulation aims to reduce the accidental transportation of the Asian citrus…
Fighting a Citrus Killer
…in the Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry. Fifteen U.S. States or territories are under full or partial quarantine due to the presence of the Asian citrus psyllid, an insect which…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…to reach herds on horseback. Pear orchards in Lake County have been flooded. Citrus fruit harvest was temporarily delayed. The storms brought large amounts of rain to Santa Barbara County…
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) will hold meetings in the southern Central Valley about coordinated Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) treatments. Organizers said communication between growers is essential…
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…
Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference This Weekend
…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…
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…