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Limoneira opening South Africa branch

By   /  Tuesday, April 12th, 2016  /  Agribusiness, Latest news  /  Comments Off on Limoneira opening South Africa branch

Santa Paula-based Limoneira announced April 10 that it is launching Limoneira South Africa, a new branch of its One World of Citrus model, and partnering with Re:inc to manage packing and sales. Limoneira South Africa, based in Paarl, South Africa, will ship area produce globally and “pursue joint venture farming and packing operations,” Alex Teague, Read More →

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Tri-county farmers protect crops from frost

By   /  Friday, December 18th, 2015  /  Agribusiness, Latest news, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Tri-county farmers protect crops from frost

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Limoneira buys 757 acres of orchards in San Joaquin Valley

By   /  Thursday, December 3rd, 2015  /  Agribusiness, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies  /  Comments Off on Limoneira buys 757 acres of orchards in San Joaquin Valley

Limoneira, a 120-year-old agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, has acquired 757 acres of lemon, orange and specialty citrus orchards in San Joaquin Valley. The deal closed Dec. 2 and the purchase price was about $15.1 million. Limoneira announced in July that it was acquiring 157 acres at the same location for $3.3 million. The orchards Read More →

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San Luis Obispo discoveries expand citrus industry’s psyllid watch

By   /  Friday, October 3rd, 2014  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on San Luis Obispo discoveries expand citrus industry’s psyllid watch

The dreaded Asian citrus psyllid made its first appearance in San Luis Obispo County over the summer, making the pest truly a regional problem for tri-county agriculture.

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Disease-carrying citrus psyllid found in SLO County

By   /  Tuesday, April 1st, 2014  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, East Ventura County, South Coast, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Disease-carrying citrus psyllid found in SLO County

The Asian citrus psyllid, a tiny pest that spreads a disease fatal to citrus trees, has been discovered in San Luis Obispo County for the first time. The bug was found in an insect trap at a home near Arroyo Grande, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture said on April 1, prompting agricultural Read More →

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USDA creates emergency response framework to fight citrus disease

By   /  Friday, December 20th, 2013  /  Agribusiness, East Ventura County, Latest news, South Coast  /  Comments Off on USDA creates emergency response framework to fight citrus disease

The framework will allow the USDA and its partners to coordinate resources, share information and develop strategies to combat a serious bacterial disease affecting citrus crops locally and in other states.

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Limoneira locks in lemons: Santa Paula firm makes $18.6M buy

By   /  Friday, September 13th, 2013  /  Agribusiness, Banking & Finance, Features, Tri-County Public Companies  /  Comments Off on Limoneira locks in lemons: Santa Paula firm makes $18.6M buy

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