California Citrus Breeding Program Expanding with Congressional Support
Press release provided by California Citrus Mutual
Today, Presidents of California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and Citrus Research Board (CRB) issued statements applauding...
California Citrus Farmers Wrestle with Invasive Pests Amidst Market Optimism
Citrus Showcase 2024 highlights the industry's economic landscape and battle against invasive pests.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As the top...
Exotic Fruit Fly Triggers California Quarantine
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
With huanglongbing disease carried by Asian citrus psyllids becoming increasingly prominent throughout Southern California, the...
Kern Enters State Agreement for Huanglongbing Detection
California citrus navigates invasive insects, decreased volumes.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Kern County's Agriculture and Measurement Standards Department proposed a cooperative...
Ventura County Orders Citrus Quarantine
Citrus pests decrease production in California.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and Agriculture ordered a quarantine for...
New Post-harvest Fungicide Anticipates Registration by 2026
First use of cyproconazole for green mold and sour rot in citrus.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A serving of mashed potatoes...
Egypt Threatens California’s Citrus Industry
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
At the start of 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture drafted a test risk assessment for...
Infected Citrus Pest ‘One Step Closer to Central Valley’
Huanglongbing disease detected in Ventura County.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In response to the California Citrus Disease and Prevention Program's confirmed...
Small, Post-harvest Community Gathers in Visalia
Limited post-harvest technologies result in citrus fruit decay.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
After harvest, crops undergo a detailed post-harvest process to...
A Dangerous Pest Poses a Threat to Central Valley’s Commercial Citrus
By the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program
A dangerous pest called the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is often found this time...
A Citrus Threat is Contained in State, But Caution Urged
By Lisa McEwen, Freelance Writer
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
The gravest threat to America’s citrus industry—huanglongbing, also known...
Tulare Citrus Farmers Battle Mud, Debris
By Lisa McEwen, Reporter, Tulare County
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Growers in Tulare County normally would be enjoying...
Giumarra Companies’ Kristina Lorusso Discusses Citrus Outlook
By Melissa De Leon Chavez
Reprinted with permission from AndNowUKnow
The Golden State has seen more weather in previous months than in recent...
Citrus Industry Welcomes Federal Funding for New Citrus Breeding Program in Parlier, California
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and the Citrus Research Board (CRB) welcome more than $1 million...
Lindcove Research and Extension Center Annual Fruit Display and Tasting
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Each December, the Lindcove Research and Extension Center near Exeter, CA, hosts a two-day...
California Citrus Growers Optimistic for the Upcoming Navel Orange and Mandarin Season
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
The California Citrus Mutual Marketing Committee (Committee) – comprised of growers, shippers, and marketers –...
Renegade Round-up: Modernization of the Agriculture Farm Laboratory at Bakersfield College
By Greg Cluff, LeAnn Riley, & Julie Beechinor, Bakersfield College Agriculture Faculty
The Bakersfield College Agriculture Farm Laboratory has been undergoing extensive...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on California Citrus Advisory Committee
Press Release by California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on Standardization Advisory Committee
Press Release by California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the...
Local Growers Honored as Citrus Family of the Year
Gless Family’s contributions to be highlighted April 22 in Ivanhoe
Press Release Provided by Farmer Bob’s World
Three generations of the Gless Family...
Trees Are Chilling Out, Which is Good News
By Kevin Hecteman, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Fruit and nut trees up and down the...
2021-22 CA Navel and Mandarin Forecast Down from Initial Estimates
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
The California Citrus Mutual Marketing Committee (Committee) estimates that the total Navel orange crop for...
Citrus Growers Welcome Rain and Anticipated Cold Weather
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
As rain and expected cold weather sweep through the citrus belt of California, growers are...
Jacob Villagomez Hired as Director of State Governmental Affairs
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is proud to announce we have hired Jacob Villagomez as the...
CCM’s Alyssa Houtby Promoted
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
Alyssa Houtby has been promoted to Senior Director, Federal Affairs for California Citrus Mutual (CCM)....
Pandemic Causing Soaring Costs for Citrus Growers
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
The COVID pandemic continues to have rippling effects worldwide. For the California citrus industry, COVID...
