Latest News From California Citrus Mutual

USDA approves imports of fresh citrus from China

Despite consistent long-term opposition from some U.S. citrus leaders, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved U.S. imports of Chinese pummelo, nanfeng honey mandarin, ponkan, sweet orange, and satsuma mandarins.

California citrus industry opens lab to fight against HLB
California citrus industry opens lab to fight against HLB

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — California has a new weapon in the fight against Huanglongbing, the devastating citrus disease also known as HLB.

Groups praise U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

As details of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement became known, agricultural associations and produce industry groups have commented on the deal.

Ribbon-cutting set for citrus research lab

Built to protect California citrus from pests and disease, a new citrus research lab is set to open in Riverside.

USDA expands citrus disease quarantine areas in 3 states

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded quarantined areas for citrus greening in California, Texas and Louisiana after the disease was detected in plant tissue samples in multiple locations in the states.

California Citrus Mutual board welcomes new members

The California Citrus Mutual has filled 10 positions on its board of directors.

Del Monte is using AgroFresh's RipeLock system to improve the shelf life of bananas at retail.
Del Monte partnership aims to extend banana shelf life

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. and Del Monte Fresh Produce NA are collaborating to give retailers tools to extend the shelf life of bananas across the country.

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Gene editing focus of University of Florida consumer education

Backed by a $466,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, agricultural scientists at the University of Florida are educating consumers on genetically modified foods so they can make informed decision at grocery stores.

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Greening has been a huge problem in Florida for more than a decade, and California is working hard to fend it off.
Report examines fight against huanglongbing

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has concluded that discovery a single solution for huanglongbing (HLB) remains unlikely.

Running wind machines are one of the freeze protection measures growers employ.
California citrus growers work to mitigate low temps

Back-to-back nights with temperatures in the 20s had California citrus growers taking steps to protect their fruit.

Growers are using freeze protection measures including wind machines in the face of extended cold temperatures.
Cold threatens California citrus

In some areas of California’s Central Valley, temperatures hovered in the low 20s for as long as five hours the night of Feb. 19 and into the morning of Feb. 20, putting citrus in the region in jeopardy.

Bob Blakely, California Citrus Mutual vice president, has retired after many years with the organization.
California citrus veteran retires

California Citrus Mutual vice president Bob Blakely has retired.

CORRECTED: California Citrus Mutual marks 40 years
CORRECTED: California Citrus Mutual marks 40 years

California Citrus Mutual will celebrate 40 years representing citrus growers at its annual meeting Nov. 16.

Lawsuit against Argentine lemons can continue
Lawsuit against Argentine lemons can continue

With a goal to get a final ruling by early March, California citrus interests and the U.S. government are tangling again over lemon imports from Argentina.

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Consistent banana supplies on tap despite weather

Major banana suppliers don’t anticipate any supply gaps or problems with quality this fall, despite the hurricanes that struck late this summer.