“We estimate 10 percent of the Navel crop and 15 to 20 percent of the mandarin crop have been affected by the freezing temperatures,” said Bob Blakely, director of grower services with California Citrus Mutual, Exeter, Calif....More

3,555 jobs are created by ripe olive growers as a result of their business activities and spending in a variety of farming and non-farming sectors. Nearly $14.7 million in tax revenue and other business licenses and fees are generated from the economic activity created by ripe olive growers. California’s ripe olive growers have a significant impact on the state’s economy, yielding nearly $493.6 million in annual economic activity – or nearly $1.4 million dollars each day of the year....More

California's olive oil industry is urging the Senate for enforcement of oil standard regarding quality, adulteration, false advertising and food labeling. "Clear laws exist on olive oil quality, adulteration, false advertising, food labeling and so forth. But nobody is enforcing these laws. Not the FDA. Not the state health departments. Not one district attorney."...More