…of citrus crops in the Northwestern and Northeastern regions of the country. The U.S. citrus industry and the USDA have invested well over a billion dollars in the past decade…
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
…citrus greening disease, aka Huanglongbing. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “The…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…future for the California citrus industry.” Cilia’s CRB-funded research focuses on huanglongbing (HLB or citrus greening disease), which currently is the most critical threat to the U.S. citrus industry. HLB…
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…
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…
New HLB Find Outside Current Quarantine
…County. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed another HLB discovery in Southern California. CDFA’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) reported that an orange tree in…
Tarping Mandatory to Reduce ACP Spread
…reduce the accidental spread of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). From the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP): The California Office of Administrative Law approved an emergency rule that…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…the 14/15 citrus crop year versus 13/14 were down $600 million,” notes Joel Nelsen, President of California Citrus Mutual a citrus producers’ trade association. “This Administration and this Secretary fail…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
…the continental United States. Over the last 10 years, APHIS has thoroughly reviewed Argentina’s citrus production and packing practices and fully evaluated pest risks to U.S. agriculture. The review included…
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…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…trees, grapes, berries, citrus, hops, sweet potatoes, and roses free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year (FY) 2017,…