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USDA to Purchase Surplus Fruit for Nutrition Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s planned thirty million dollar fruit purchase is expected to draw close attention from citrus producers across the Southeast.
USDA Plans Thirty Million Dollar Fruit Purchase
California Ag Today
USDA moves to buy surplus fresh fruit for nutrition programs, a decision California growers will be watching closely.
USDA Plans Thirty Million Dollar Fruit Purchase
California Ag Today
USDA moves to buy surplus fresh fruit for nutrition programs, a decision California growers will be watching closely.
Citrus Compound Breakthrough at UA
Southeast Regional Ag News
UA researchers have engineered a naringenin based nanoparticle that protects, guides and activates the natural anti inflammatory power found in citrus fruits.
Citrus Canker Detected in Baldwin and Mobile Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama agriculture officials urge vigilance as a citrus quarantine is enacted to protect local growers.
Florida Citrus Commission Shares Key Updates
Southeast Regional Ag News
Emergency rules, marketing momentum, and new propagation efforts highlight the Commission’s recent meeting.
Florida Citrus Commission Approves $23.4 Million Budget
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus leaders outline recovery plans after a year of historically low production.
California Farms Weather Labor Fears
California Ag Today
Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.
Caribbean Fruit Fly Quarantine Targets Montebello Region
California Ag Today
State and county agricultural officials intensify pest management efforts to contain invasive fruit fly infestations threatening key California produce.
Florida Teen’s Citrus Innovation Earns National Environmental Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
Strawberry Crest High School student Tanishka Aglave is honored by the EPA for developing a natural solution to fight Citrus Greening and revitalize Florida’s signature crop.
Florida Legislature Helps Citrus and First Case of Screwworm in Human
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida citrus industry has seen some promising investments in this year’s Legislative Session, and the Department of Health and Human Services reports the first human case of New World Screwworm in the U.S.
Florida Citrus Growers Welcome Proposed Change to OJ Sugar Standard
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal rule lowering the Brix standard for pasteurized orange juice could boost supply, with public comments open through November 4.
FDA Proposal Could Help Citrus Bounce Back
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lowering orange juice sugar standards may offer relief for growers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
FDA Proposal Could Sweeten Outlook for U.S. Orange Growers
California Ag Today
A small regulatory shift on orange juice standards could bring big benefits for California citrus.
Easing Burdens on Citrus Growers and
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and the FDA announce plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic barriers by proposing updated standards for pasteurized orange juice, and
$1B is Just the Start, Says Water Blueprint
California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual shares that the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley is calling for major investment to tackle the state’s growing water crisis.
USDA Delivers Relief for Hurricane-Hit Florida Ag Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over $675 million in federal funding will help producers recover—and underscores the need for storm prep now.
Florida Citrus Industry Gets $140 Million Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor DeSantis signs off on record-breaking funding to support research, disease-resistant trees, and citrus recovery efforts.
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Orange County
California Ag Today
CDFA credits community cooperation for successful eradication, but warns that vigilance against invasive pests must continue.
A “Parka” for Your Produce: Beating the Heat in Citrus Orchards
California Ag Today
As heat stress continues to challenge citrus production, a plant health solution called Parka is helping growers protect fruit quality and improve yields. Cultiva’s Jeremy Hamlin explains how it works.