…point (0.8 percent). Producers received lower prices for hogs, milk, eggs, and cattle. Prices were higher for broilers, oranges and strawberries. In addition to prices, the overall index is also…
Santa Cruz County Crop Report
…more than 100 organic growers in Santa Cruz County, with the top organic crop being strawberries. In fact, strawberries are the county’s number one crop over all – in organic…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…1,3-D, with about 10 townships likely to be affected by the new policy, according to DPR. Growers of crops such as sweet potatoes, almonds, walnuts, grapes and strawberries use 1,3-D…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…and winter, when most strawberries are planted, it could affect what’s planted for next year’s harvest. Because California supplies nearly 90 percent of the nation’s strawberries, Jewell said it is…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
…represents more than 400 growers and 60 shippers and processors of California strawberries. With a focus on food safety education, Commission strategies also include production and nutrition research, trade relations,…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…ranking second in the top ten commodities by cash receipts. Here are California’s top ten commodities for 2012: Milk Grapes Almonds Greenhouse/nursery crops Cattle and calves Strawberries Lettuce Walnuts Hay…
Research into Methyl Bromide Alternatives
…Management Program for Integrated Methyl Bromide Alternatives. It includes production crops like grapes, strawberries and tree nuts as well as nursery crops. In strawberries, the main use of methyl bromide…
AgNet West E-news: Letter to Dairy Industry; Marijuana and Farms; Strawberry Mites
…Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on marijuana and farms, and the growing mite problem in strawberries. Click here to view the current issue….
Mite Problems in Strawberries
The big mite problem this year is affecting strawberries. Not only has the drought led to a much bigger mite population, there’s a new mite causing problems in some areas….
Berries and Irrigation Study
…state including Santa Clara, San Luis Obispo, San Diego and Fresno counties to determine how changes in irrigation reflect in the taste, appearance sugar level and other aspects of strawberries,…
Strawberry Mite Management Symposium
Growers are invited to learn more about mite pest management in strawberries next week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report The University of California Cooperative…
Fruit Growers Seeing Higher Prices
…and pears have seen the biggest increase, while prices for processing oranges are also up due to the citrus crop problems in Florida. Strawberries and seedless grape prices are also…
New Strawberry Research Center
…experiences for Cal Poly students, faculty, and California strawberry farmers. It’s all with the goal of increasing sustainability of California Strawberry farming. California grows 85 percent of the nation’s strawberries….
Better Crop Management Through The Web
…to follow recommendations. Cahn says growers save money and help protect the environment. He hopes to add information for other crops like strawberries and tree fruit in the future. The…