…crops for 2018 in order were dairy, grapes, almonds, cattle/calves, pistachios, strawberries, lettuce, floriculture, tomatoes, and onions. Over one-third of the nations vegetables and two-thirds of the nation’s fruit continues to be…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…controller of the California Apple Commission for 10 years. Since 2015 Martin has been a member of the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables, which should…
Container Herb Gardening for Beginners
…perfect for the beginning gardener. Plant them in big containers with some vegetables on your porch or balcony, or keep a few plants on your kitchen windowsill. Containers are an…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…a chance to meet with dozens of buyers from multiple areas in Mexico and get feedback on products. CITD said California suppliers of tree fruit, vegetables, avocados, grapes, citrus, bulk…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…seven percent. Mixed vegetables experienced an increase of more than seven percent in volume to 27 million pounds. The category also grew by eight percent in sales to a total…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…17,435 17,506 17,414 -6 Prepared Grocery Foods2 4,386 4,479 4,380 4,423 4,491 2 Fresh & Processed Vegetables 2,476 2,490 2,398 2,491 2,484 Fresh & Processed Fruit 2,288…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…States farm income in 2010. Here are just some of the fruits and veggies bumble bees help pollinate: Squash, pumpkin, zucchini, cranberries, apples, green beans, scarlet beans, runner beans, cucumber,…
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
…in the past with other California commodities and other trading partners. “We bring in buyers from other countries that are looking to source California dried fruits and nuts,” said Frank…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…Ours. Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts Brussels sprouts are great-tasting winter vegetables. While green sprouts are a common sight, you can also grow red or purple varieties if you want…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…allow farmers to continue growing sustainable and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts year-round.” Five finalists will be selected to pitch their ideas to a panel of AgSharks, consisting of venture…
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…by Farmhouse on Boone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirhT4TET_I Well, if your garden overfloweth with cucumbers and/or you want to start incorporating more fermented vegetables into your diet, I think you will love this…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to purchase surplus commodities affected by trade retaliation such as fruits, vegetables, some processed foods, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and milk for distribution by the…
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
…person’s diet consists of primarily of rice, vegetables and fruit. The leadership team also attended an eye-opening consumer event in Japan where the USMEF staff there worked with a local…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
Prickly pear cactuses with red fruits Most areas of the country have issues with water. A lot of us also like to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Cathy Isom…