…oranges. And others may have grapes or cut-up melons in a cup. It’s best to go with fresh produce rather than dried fruit. Fresh produce is full of water. Meanwhile,…
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
…in California citrus acreage. “What we’ve seen is just explosive growth in acreage devoted to mandarins…In contrast, Valencia oranges have fallen out of favor with both growers and consumers and…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
How to grow a Tangerine Tree no matter where you live. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Tangerine trees belong in the same citrus family as oranges,…
The Many Uses of a Seasonal Fruit During the Holidays
The many uses of a seasonal fruit during the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Oranges are a Christmas tradition. Sometimes they come in the form of…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…and seventh, respectively. Rounding out the top ten were tomatoes, mandarins, and oranges. Just out of the top ten were peaches and melons, valued at more than $200 million each….
Growing Kumquats, a Popular and Beautiful Mini Fruit
…like mini oranges. The flesh is a little sour, while the skin is sweet, giving them a unique flavor. Growing these lovely, grape-sized fruits is relatively easy. They’re a good…
The Western View: California is Winning the War on ACP
…California without oranges is worse than a day without sunshine. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: California is…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
…average sets per tree. The report said that the Central Valley of California should account for 81 of the 84 million boxes of navel oranges. It’s important to note that…
Final Citrus Forecast Shows Slight Increase in California Production
…are minimal changes between the last several estimates. NASS’s Mark Hudson announced all oranges at 51 million boxes for California The prediction is a five percent increase for California over last…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
Growing oranges can be a delicious investment to make for your property. Not only do they produce delicious fruits, but you can sell or preserve the oranges. These trees don’t…
Which Variety to Consider When Growing Your Own Orange Trees
There really is nothing better than home-grown oranges, straight off the tree. The citrus tree is grown in subtropical regions, but can also be grown in containers both indoors and…
California Citrus Forecast Unchanged, Just Below Last Season
…season was 14 percent lower than last year for non-Valencia oranges and 26 percent lower for tangerines and tangelos. This season is ending up closer to last season than the…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…movement has definitely slowed down.” Finch Farms in Ventura County is a diversified operation producing mandarins, oranges, and avocados along with lemons. As a fourth-generation farmer Pidduck explained that market…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…the projection for losses by the end of the season are in the $200 million range. “We’ve seen drop off in some of our specialty varieties like blood oranges, Cara…