CCM leaders were in D.C. advocating for CA citrus — meeting with Congress, Dept. of Agriculture, and Ag Committee leaders to push for a new Farm Bill, Citrus Trust Fund renewal, and action on trade challenges. Thank you to all the policymakers supporting our industry! #AGvocacy #FarmBill

The citrus bloom continues! County of Fresno Ag Commissioner declared the beginning of the bloom period in District 1 on 4/1 and District 3 will begin on 4/5. Stay up to date on all blooms and other real-time updates using CCM's GIS Field Viewer! cacitrusmutual.com/geographic-inf…

1. CA produces 93% of the fresh citrus in the U.S 2. the U.S. exported over $814M in fresh citrus last year! Top destinations: 🇰🇷 South Korea – 26.9% 🇨🇦 Canada – 26.4% 🇯🇵 Japan – 12.4% 🇲🇽Mexico – 10.8% 🇨🇳China/HK – 7.4% American farmers → Global markets. 🍊 #DidYouKnow

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.

Citrus bloom for CountyofTulare District 3 will begin on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00am. The area within one mile of any citrus planting of one acre or more is designated as a citrus/bee protection area.

The Calif Food and Ag has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in SanDiegoCounty'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. agnetwest.com/cdfa-expands-h…

An appreciation post for all the Bee Sweet Citrus employees who grow, pack and ship your favorite citrus varieties. 🧡 #EatMoreCitrus beesweetcitrus.com

Exciting announcement from City of Riverside,CA! Riverside is launching an ambitious agricultural project to train farmers and grow fresh healthy food in the city. Find out more 👇. iebusinessdaily.com/riverside-agri…

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jacob Villagomez he serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs for California Citrus Mutual! Jacob is a proud graduate of Fresno State and he completed his internships with Henry T. Perea in Spring & Summer of 2015.

Scientists at UC Riverside found a new natural signal that tells plants how to grow. Tapping it could strengthen citrus roots and help trees fight citrus greening (HLB). 🍊🔬 #CitrusResearch #UCR science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Citrus Update from FreshPlaza Navel oranges and mandarins are winding down, Valencia supply is abundant. freshplaza.com/europe/article…

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. thepacker.com/news/sustainab…

Today Representatives from California Citrus Mutual FL Citrus Mutual, and Texas Citrus Mutual released a statement thanking Glenn "GT" Thompson for prioritizing funding for citrus disease research. cacitrusmutual.com/2025/05/15/u-s…

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.

Admission into any of California's 142 CA State Parks will be free for veterans, active, and reserve military members on #MemorialDay. You already know what our favorite park is. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30069

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 🍊 thepacker.com/news/produce-c…

Rising productions costs, sustained import deficits in citrus, and tariff related challenges are resulting in negative returns for many California citrus growers. FreshFruitPortal.com discusses this and more with CCM President Casey Creamer. freshfruitportal.com/news/2025/05/2…