A Freeze Warning has some Valley nurseries preparing to protect their plants. Citrus plants are among the most susceptible to freezing in cold conditions. Temperatures in the Valley are expected to ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., August 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With an influx of Californians expected to travel over Labor Day weekend, agricultural officials are cautioning Californians on what NOT to pack ...

Close up shot of lemons in lemon tree - Lukas Gojda/Shutterstock When planting a citrus fruit tree, you might assume that using fertilizer is the only way to help it produce healthy fruit. Sure, ...

SAN DIEGO — A plant disease that kills citrus trees has been discovered in Rancho Bernardo. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is declaring a citrus quarantine in a 95-square-mile area ...

A new tool allows researchers to probe the metabolic processes occurring within the leaves, stems, and roots of a key citrus crop, the clementine. The big picture goal of this research is to improve ...

One of my early memories of moving to Texas was the scent of a bouquet of lemon blossoms. I had not experienced the sweet fragrance directly upon my face It's a lingering memory. Despite the recent ...

PHOENIX - Berridge Nurseries in Phoenix talks about getting plants ready for chilly, possibly freezing temps. "For that situation, we would probably recommend doing some frost clothing or moving ...

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...