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California Citrus Mutual
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Squeezing out the facts on California citrus. Grower-led. Policy-driven. Est. 1977. Official snack of little league soccer half-time.
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That backyard tree could help protect California’s citrus industry. 🍋

Don’t move citrus plants or fruit across county lines — it can spread HLB, a disease that kills citrus trees.

👉 Report concerns: (800) 491-1899 | Learn more: californiacitrusthreat.org
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A deadly plant disease called Huanglongbing that kills citrus trees has been found in California. The disease is spread by a pest called the Asian citrus psyllid as it feeds on citrus tree leaves.
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🎉It's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Week!🎉

Did you know the Delta is a vital region that supplies water to millions, supports local agriculture, and is home to diverse plant and animal species? 🦆🌿🥤

Join in celebrating everything that makes the Delta unique. ✨
Pollinators are essential to citrus 🌸🐝.

Growers time applications carefully and invest in habitat partnerships to protect the bees that keep our orchards thriving.

#PollinatorHealth #CaliforniaCitrus
When you peel an orange in New York or Chicago, chances are it came from California. 🍊

90% of America’s fresh citrus is grown here — supporting jobs, families, and communities.
This #LaborDay CDFA's Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee is asking Californians NOT to travel with homegrown citrus and plant material to help prevent the spread of Citrus Greening Disease and other dangerous vectors.

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Thank you @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social for spending the afternoon with us!

90% of the nation's fresh citrus comes from California and your leadership supporting our industry ensures we can keep delivering healthy, fresh fruit to families across the country.
Orange you glad to see this?! 🍊
#teamsoria was given a tour of the @Booth Ranches Packing House recently alongside @California Citrus Mutual in Fresno county. As Ag Chair, it’s meetings like these that fill me with pride when I think about the valley’s contribution to our nation’s Ag economy!
Exciting 📰: Texas A&M AgriLife Research is launching a multi-institutional study to develop and evaluate systems that deliver treatments to trees affected by citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing.

Read more: www.morningagclips.com/agrilife-res...
AgriLife Research Reimagines Citrus Greening Treatment Delivery
A new collaborative effort exploring how to safely and effectively deliver therapies to trees affected by citrus greening.
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🚨 USDA APHIS with CA Dept of Food & Ag has expanded Huanglongbing (citrus greening) quarantines across multiple CA counties after new residential detections. Stay alert, report symptomatic trees. 🌳🦠

AgNet West has the story 👇

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APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California - APHIS AgNet West
The USDA/APHIS has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in
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It is with incredible great sadness that we report that former CCM President Joel Nelson has passed away.

For 37 years, Joel guided CCM with clear vision and tireless advocacy on behalf of our growers.

Details on the celebration of life available 👇

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Joel Nelsen Obituary - California Citrus Mutual
Obituary courtesy of Smith Family Chapel. Joel Andrew Nelsen unexpectedly passed away the morning of Tuesday, July 1, at the age of 78. Born in San Diego on September 27, […]
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When life gives you lemons... chances are they came from California. 🍋

Huge shoutout to the hardworking growers behind those 980,000 tons of sunshine.

#NationalLemonMonth #CACitrus #CaliforniaGrown
Rising productions costs, sustained import deficits in citrus, and tariff related challenges are resulting in negative returns for many California citrus growers.

Fresh Fruit Fruit Portal discusses this and more with CCM President Casey Creamer.

www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2025/05...
California citrus growers battle production cost increases in a depreciating market
The California citrus season is approaching the end, Casey Creamer breaks down this season's main takeaways.
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California’s summer citrus harvest means more than just fruit in supermarkets—it’s jobs, local economies, and a connection to land that’s been farmed for generations.

Growers are optimistic this season, and for good reason.

Read more from @ThePacker 🍊

www.thepacker.com/news/produce...
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Can you guess this citrus?

Hint: Sometimes called 'citrus caviar' for their tiny, caviar-like vesicles, it's also popular as a garnish for seafood, cocktails and sushi.
California growers know the importance of sustainable and creative water management. The boom and bust of droughts and water scarcity demand it.

Great article from the Packer on what California has done to protect this precious resource.

www.thepacker.com/news/sustain...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jacob Villagomez he serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs for
@cacitrusmutual.bsky.social! Jacob is a proud graduate of
California State University, Fresno and he completed his internships with then-Assemblymember Henry T. Perea in Spring & Summer of 2015.
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The Fresno Madera Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is now accepting scholarship applications!
Scan the QR code and fill out the application if eligible. Apps must be received no later than 4/30 to [email protected]. Recipients will be notified by 6/1. #maderacountyfarmbureau #fresnocountyfarmbureau
CDFA has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center area due to the detection of two HLB-positive citrus trees.

The infected trees were treated and removed to prevent the spread of the disease.

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CDFA Expands HLB Quarantine Boundary in San Diego County's Valley Center Area
CDFA has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in San Diego County's Valley Center area due to the detection of two HLB-......
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CCM staff are working to keep our members apprised of updates relating to tariffs on relevant export markets.

Here is where things stand currently. We will provide more information as it becomes available.