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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Fruits & Vegetables”

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New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB

Brian German September 7, 2023Citrus, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry

Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) may have found a promising solution to combat Huanglongbing (HLB). The breakthrough comes from the ARS Crop Improvement and Genetics Research unit in …

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citrus productioncitrus researchHuanglongbing (HLB)

Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance

Brian German September 5, 2023Berries, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to expedite recovery efforts in the central coast region following devastating floods in March. The floods, caused by record rainfall in the Pajaro …

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California floodingCalifornia Strawberry Commissionflood assistancestrawberry production
california tomato

Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry

Brian German September 5, 2023Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Tomatoes

California’s processing tomato industry is gearing up for a strong season, with contracted production forecasted to reach 12.9 million tons, averaging 50.8 tons per acre. This projection represents a substantial …

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California tomatoesprocessing tomatoes

‘Most Stressful and Most Challenging’ Watermelon Season

Brian German September 1, 2023Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Melons

Watermelon season has been a tough one this year after a late start due to the weather. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van …

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Bryan Van Groningenwatermelons

Western Citrus Projects Receive Block Grant Funding

Brian German August 31, 2023Citrus, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Research

The California and Arizona departments of agriculture have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for four citrus projects. Funding comes from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) 2023 …

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citrus productioncitrus researchSpecialty Crop Block Grant Program

California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm  

Brian German August 28, 2023Avocado, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry

It appears the California avocado industry got through the recent storm system largely unscathed. California Avocado Commission (CAC) President Jeff Oberman said that this year’s harvest is just about finished. …

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Avocado ProductionCalifornia Avocado Commission (CAC)California avocados
peach

California Continues to Lead U.S. Peach Harvest

Dan August 24, 2023Fruits & Vegetables, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

What state is the leader in peach production? The answer may surprise you. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While Georgia is on many consumers’ minds when it …

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Sabrina Halvorson
Tomato Suspension Agreement

Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV

Brian German August 21, 2023Agri-Business, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Regulation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is still accepting feedback on how the agency should address Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV)

New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes

Brian German August 3, 2023Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Tomatoes

A new study from the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and UC Cooperative Extension highlights production cost increases for processing tomatoes. The Sample Costs to Produce Processing …

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California tomatoescost studyprocessing tomatoes

Luna UCR: ‘Already Adapted to a High-Density Planting Setting’

Brian German August 1, 2023Avocado, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry

The new Luna UCR avocado variety developed at UC Riverside offers valuable attributes for growers. It is a “B” flower type so it can serve as a pollinizer for other …

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Avocado Productionavocado treesCalifornia avocados
grapefruit production

Latest Citrus Forecast Shows a Nominal Decline from Early Expectations

Brian German July 27, 2023Citrus, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry

The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights a small decline in overall production. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting 2.52 million tons for …

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California citruscitrus crop forecastcitrus production
spartz

Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate

Dan July 25, 2023Agri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Dairy and Livestock, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Funding, Hogs & Pork, Legislative, Regulation

The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill, and the Representative behind the amendment is firing back.  Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz …

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Sabrina Halvorson

New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options

Brian German July 17, 2023Avocado, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry

An avocado variety developed at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) gives producers new opportunities. The ‘BL516’ avocado scion cultivar known by its commercial name of Luna UCR, took decades …

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Avocado Productionavocado treesCalifornia avocados

AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat

Brian German July 10, 2023Fruits & Vegetables, Legislative, Tomatoes

A second effort is underway, seeking legislative action to help address the threat that broomrape represents in California. Assembly Bill 402 (AB 402) would establish a coordinated approach to mitigate …

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broomrapeCalifornia tomatoesinvasive weed
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