…of domestic production. Strawberries are also one of the most valuable per-acre crops, contributing $5.2 billion to the state’s economy. Emphasizing automation technologies will help boost production and quality. Additionally,…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…since AFBF began the survey in 2013, and 2023 comes in as the second-highest cost. The cookout favorites include cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…for all five forms, fresh, canned, frozen, dried, and juice. Pineapples were the only other canned option among these seven fruits for which data were available, while strawberries were the…
Week in Review: Snowpack Remains Strong & New Fusarium Resistant Strawberries
…several new varieties of strawberries available that are resistant to Fusarium wilt. Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources….
DPR Confirms Another Reduction in Pesticide Use in 2021
…also declined by nearly 11 million acres. Almonds, grapes, strawberries, oranges, and tangerines were treated with the most total pounds of pesticide materials in 2021 and are considered “commodities of…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…broken levee caused devastating flooding. Multiple atmospheric river events that have come through the area have impacted the production of a variety of different crops. Strawberries in particular have taken…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
Even with a better start to the water year, there is still a bit of trepidation among cotton growers. While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry is continuing to assess damages related to the storms that came through the state. The California Strawberry Commission (CSC)…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the unfortunate costs of runner removal in strawberries helping to push innovation, working…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers UV-C Proving to be effective in combating powdering mildew in strawberries, Duval’s comments…
Strawberry Season Lasting Longer
…on record, extending peak season well into fall. As the country’s leading producer of strawberries growing 90% of all strawberries produced in the U.S., consumers can expect to see abundant…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-28-22
…leader in California cotton acreage, and crop termination and bed fumigation used to mitigate Verticillium in strawberries. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…of plum and cherry acreage, and 83 percent of tomato acreage was insured. However, FCIP or NAP covered less than 20 percent of the acreage of kiwifruit, strawberries, hazelnuts, and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers biologicals showing little efficacy in combatting botrytis in strawberries, the dairy industry encourages…