California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is proud to announce we have hired Jacob Villagomez as the new Director of State Governmental Affairs. He comes to us from the State Senate, where he previously served as the District Director for Senator Melissa Hurtado. In his new role, Jacob will advocate on behalf of California’s citrus growers in the State legislature and within …

As rain and expected cold weather sweep through the citrus belt of California, growers are looking forward to the positive effects that this weather is bringing. Water and the current drought top growers’ concerns and the needed rain will have positive effects on the water supply and improve fruit size and quality. Following today’s rain, temperatures are expected to drop …

CCM’s Joel Nelsen was reappointed to the Administration’s Fruit & Vegetable Trade Advisory Committee this week as announced by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer. These positions are highly coveted as they have direct engagement with Administration officials on trade policy. Nelsen has served since the George W. Bush Administration, and for the past fours, his colleagues have asked him to chair …