The 2024 California Citrus Acreage report reveals a notable increase in the state's mandarin and hybrid acreage, with a total of 60,000 acres, up from 66,709 acres in the previous year. This data is gathered from responses to a questionnaire sent to citrus growers in the National Agricultural Statistics Service database. The report also highlights a decrease in grapefruit acreage and a increase in lemon acreage, while the Navel orange acreage remains constant. Additionally, the California Department of Food and Agriculture's 2023 Mandarin Target Measurement Report indicated an 8% increase in fruit set per tree compared to the previous year.