…strawberries, making the crop essential to the state’s agriculture. However, the spread of the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae (Fof) fungus poses a major threat. This pathogen can stifle plant…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
Shutterstock image California, responsible for about 90% of the nation’s fresh strawberries, faces a significant threat from a new strain of the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae (Fof) fungus. The…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
Lake Forest, California: Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image Scott Downey, a professor of agricultural economics…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…strawberries, and leafy vegetables. It offers zero-day pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and a four-hour re-entry interval (REI), making it convenient for growers who need flexibility in their spraying schedules. Overall, both…
International Development Through USDA Programs
Strawberries farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. DepositPhotos image Two programs offered by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provide resources for global development focus areas such as nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency. Rod Bain…
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
…UC Davis strawberries account for about 60% of the strawberries consumed worldwide. UK-based Global Plant Genetics (GPG) will introduce 15 legacy varieties to its portfolio in regions including China, South…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
Lake Forest, California: Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. By mikeledray/DepositPhotos image Collaborative efforts are underway that seek…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
…grapefruit, limes, and Valencia oranges are nearly done. Kiwi and avocado harvests are ongoing, and berry growers along the coast are still picking raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Other crops including…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…the report. Despite a decline of 5.7 percent in value, strawberries remained the top crop at nearly $904 million, followed by leaf lettuce and head lettuce. Overall, vegetable crop value…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, a new UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries and the…
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
…top exports. Mexico’s organic exports to the U.S. were valued at over $1.4 billion, including avocados, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and tomatoes. However, the limited coverage of the Harmonized System underestimates…
Ag Yearbook Highlights Value of U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Exports
…in cherries, apples, melons, and berries outweighing declines in grapes and lemons/limes. Apples, grapes, oranges, strawberries, and cherries comprised 40 percent of the total fresh fruit and vegetable exports. Conversely,…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
When strawberries are harvested, the pickers are paid by the box, so they run with their filled boxes to ensure they can pick as many as possible and earn enough…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, it looks like a strong spring season for California strawberries and hear how…