California
Following detections of HLB in plant tissues sampled from a residential property, 3 sq. miles in the Riverside area of Riverside County have been added to the quarantine.
All ag exists at the whims of Mother Nature, but the extremes that come with the Golden State’s driest regions in winter makes this necessary stop for year-round vegetables a risky business.
With eyes on prices and the threat of huanglongbing, reasons for optimism remain for the industry.
Gabriel Youtsey, chief innovation officer at UC ANR, shares how this new organization seeks to bring together the efforts around the state to help growers find solutions for the future.
Interested stakeholders can submit written comments on the management proposal under the Bay-Delta Plan by Nov. 7 and attend an in-person informational event on Nov. 5.
Farms, often in remote locations, are unfortunately prime suspects for copper wire thefts, but a new system called Cop-R-Lock aims to not only deter thefts but put an end to them.
The Capistrano Beach area of Orange County and the Murrieta area of Riverside County are now part of the state’s quarantine to limit the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid and the huanglongbing disease.
Debbie Willmann has been with the company for the massive growth of the avocado industry and played numerous roles in leadership.
A quarantine of 75 square miles has been placed for a portion of Los Angeles County, following the detection of two adults, to prevent the spread of this invasive species.
The company, through its Bright Bounty brand, will highlight specialty varieties including blood oranges, meyer lemons and melo gold grapefruit.
In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, we explore Save Mart’s partnership with Fantozzi Farms that’s bringing the farm-to-table story to life — complete with twists and turns.
Crippling tariffs on the export side and increased competition from lower-priced citrus imports has some in the California citrus industry fighting to keep their farms in production.
With unanimous support from lawmakers, the update to the California Water Plan may help bring actionable water goals and information to the state and stem the flow of farm loss.
As CEO of the ag tech incubator the Reservoir, Bernstein says he seeks so solve some of the decades long challenges in the fresh produce industry, through ag tech innovations.
In the heart of California’s Central Valley, generations of farm families are facing a new kind of crisis: what farmers argue is a man-made drought. It’s mounting water regulations that could determine whether the most fertile farmland in the nation survives.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has added the Riverside area of Riverside County to its quarantine to prevent the spread of huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid.
A zone covering 57 square miles in Riverside and 74 square miles in San Bernardino counties hopes to stop the spread of this invasive species in California.
Seven new members join the commission’s board as producer members, handler members and alternates for the new two-year term.
The state has diligently monitored and scouted for the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing, but a challenge continues with residential citrus, says the president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual.
The state adds the San Clemente area of Orange and San Diego Counties to its existing quarantine for huanglongbing.
The partnership will allow the company to increase organic citrus offerings, as well as a stronger supply line, the company says.
Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.
This new quarantine parallels the intrastate quarantine that the California Department of Food and Agriculture established earlier this month.
A recent nationwide used equipment scam resulted in nearly a quarter million dollars being lost to online scammers for farm machinery that was never delivered to buyers in seven states. Find out how you can stay safe when buying equipment online.
The tree fruit and nut nursery says it is modernizing to meet the needs of the next generation of growers.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture added the Perris area of Riverside County to the state’s existing quarantine for huanglongbing.
Jan Berk, who made history as the industry group’s first-ever female chair, was presented with the group’s Golden Checkmark Award.
The California Table Grape Commission announced $168,500 in scholarships to students from the table grape growing regions of the state.
Aiming to connect with younger consumers, the playful and informative initiative highlights the fruit’s health benefits, versatility and California roots.
California has seen a significant increase in its strawberry exports to Mexico in recent years. To learn the latest, The Packer connected with the commission’s Chris Christian at Aneberries 2025.