Strawberry supplies from California’s Ventura County and Watsonville-Salinas regions remain consistent, providing steady volume for retailers and distributors. Despite moderate demand—impacted by the seasonal availability of other fruits—the strawberry market…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…management in one of California’s important agricultural corridors. The oriental fruit fly is considered a serious invasive pest, known for its ability to infest more than 230 types of fruits…
Impact Avocados Have on the Purchasing Behavior of SNAP, WIC Participants
…trip, an impressive 89% jump. The findings suggest that avocados may play a role in encouraging healthier eating habits by prompting consumers to explore more fruits and vegetables. Impact Avocados…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…role. He warns that bad water policy, not resource scarcity, could undermine America’s food security. With 70% of U.S. fruit and 50% of vegetables grown in California, losing acreage would…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…crop theft—capture the reality facing California’s agriculture sector. The continued vigilance against theft is necessary to protect the fruits of their labor. California agriculture remains a cornerstone of the national…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…to areas like Santa Barbara County and the surrounding vegetable-producing regions. “Vegetables require a lot of attention,” he says. “It amazes me that we can get the stuff done over…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…and vegetables. Nothing,” Anderson affirms. From tree-ripened peaches and nectarines to fresh-picked table grapes and citrus, the San Joaquin Valley delivers food experiences that simply can’t be replicated with imported…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…— like fresh fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts — make up half of the farm gate value in the U.S. yet only receive a fraction of farm bill funding. He…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita availability of fresh vegetables in the United States dropped by 3% in 2024, falling to 148 pounds. While this figure doesn’t…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
…which reflects a 1.7% decrease from the previous year and a 2.8% reduction from the five-year average. These figures suggest that while the number of fruits per tree may have…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train” Talking with Elaine Culotti, the lipstick farmer. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…surge was driven primarily by frozen vegetables, which accounted for 51% of total import value. The total import volume grew by 5% to 22.86 billion pounds, though it remained below…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and vegetables. Culotti has partnered with local farmers to make it easier for fresh food to be sold directly to consumers….
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important…