Organic citrus producers have fewer materials available than conventional producers, making pest control even more challenging. Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Riverside, Monique Rivera has been working with organic …
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
A new citrus cost study has been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. The document outlines …
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that U.S. citrus production has declined from the 2019-20 season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has shown that overall …
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
Citrus industry members have a resource available to help combat the spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) using detection dogs. Canine-assisted ACP scouting has shown to be more than 90 …
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers …
Infected ACP in Commercial Grove ‘Not A Surprising Development’
Officials are working to conduct surveys after an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) carrying the bacteria which causes huanglongbing (HLB) was found in Riverside County. It marks the first time that …
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
Citrus bloom is officially underway in several areas of the Central Valley, with weather forecasts projecting fairly warm conditions. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Tom Tucker noted that District 1 in …
California Citrus: Tariff Exemptions Are ‘Break We’ve Been Looking For’
The latest development in the Chinese market is coming as welcome news for the California citrus industry, as China moves to implement tariff exemptions. California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer …
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
Farmers recently received citrus updates during a series of grower town hall events hosted by California Citrus Mutual. The three town halls were held in Coachella, Ventura, and Tulare. Attendees …
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has named Marcy Martin as the new president after operating under interim president Franco Bernardi for nearly a year. Martin brings 25 years of experience …
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
The Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series, hosted by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and the University of California Cooperative Extension, is scheduled to begin in a few weeks. This year’s …
Reminder: Systems Approach to Moving Bulk Citrus
Communication is key to staying compliant while moving citrus. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding the citrus industry that since Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zones were …
ACP Found in Sacramento
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), working in cooperation with the Sacramento County agricultural commissioner, has placed Sacramento County under a plant pest quarantine for the Asian citrus …
Citrus Season Recap with CCM’s Casey Creamer
At the California Citrus Mutual 2019 Citrus Showcase growers, researchers, water enthusiast and more gathered to discuss top topics for the future of the citrus industry. The citrus showcase highlighted …