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 …
Exploring the Economic Impact of California’s Citrus Industry
The California citrus industry is valued at nearly $3.5 billion with over 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres throughout the state. The size and scale of citrus production has both direct …
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
Several research projects continue at UC Riverside, evaluating different strategies for better detection of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). One of the Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialists, Monique Rivera is looking into …
Central Valley Citrus Growers Manage through Mid-Season Freeze
Temperatures once again fell below freezing across the Central Valley citrus belt last night with overnight lows around 28 in the coldest areas. Growers report running wind machines in order …
ACP Update from UCR Citrus Day
The recent Citrus Day at the University of California Riverside offered important updates on some of the more pressing matters in the industry. Branch Chief of Pest Detection and Emergency …
Lows Remain Beneficial for Busy Citrus Growers
California citrus growers were busy the last few nights on freeze-watch but most reports are that the experienced low temperatures are beneficial. The Central Valley saw overnight lows drop into the 28 to 29-degree …
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
Reports from the field say citrus was unharmed over the weekend as growers patrolled orchards last night. California Citrus Mutual Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby said temperatures in many areas …
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
There are more than 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres of citrus throughout the state. Although the overall California industry is valued at approximately $3.4 billion, that success does not come …
Numerous ACP Found Near Visalia, California
A large population of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) and nymphs were found in an older residential area northwest of Visalia, California, last week. With multiple life stages of ACP found, …
Algorithm Helps Focus HLB Scouting
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has been utilizing an algorithm in their programs to find possible HLB infected citrus trees in the state. CDFA’s Victoria Hornbaker said it …
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
Every business person in California is painfully aware of the cost of doing business in such a highly regulated state, and the appearance that some state agencies have a strong …