…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
…be affected later this year, including broccoli, sweet corn and melons from growing regions in Fresno, Mendota and Huron, where farmers will likely cut acreage due to water shortages. Supplies…
Crop Progress Around the State
…harvesting. Processing tomato beds received fumigation in preparation for spring transplant. Spring lettuce received insecticide applications. Sweet potato hot beds were planted in Merced County. Parsley, onion, spinach, and broccoli…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…30-lb. boxes of “Sweet Breads” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Liver” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tripe” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tongue” 30- and 60-lb. boxes…
Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Sweet potatoes and yams – two popular Thanksgiving side dishes – are not the same vegetable at all. Rod Bain tells us the difference. Click to open or download audio…
GMO Sweet Corn Better for Environment, Report Says
…new research study shows sweet corn that’s been genetically modified is better for the environment than conventional sweet corn. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…bit of our surface water allocation left, but it’s coming down to inches.” Harvests of mint, garlic, wheat and barley are going on now, with potato and onion harvests to…
IREC Field Day
…am and is followed by a narrated tour of the center’s field trials. The event is free and also includes lunch. Topics this year include potato pest management, rot control…
Nothing Sweet About Sugar Surplus
A huge surplus of sugar is causing headaches for producers and USDA policy makers. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…bill so that specialty crop producers can get back to what they do best: growing high-quality fruits and vegetables for America and the world,” said John Keeling, National Potato Council…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…Government Relations Council – John Keeling, National Potato Council · Chairman, Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council – Roger Pepperl, Stemilt Growers, LLC · Chairman, Wholesaler Distributor Board – Lisa Strube,…
More California Sweet Potatoes Coming
The growing popularity of sweet potatoes is one reason why California sweet potato farmers are planning to increase production this year. Most of California’s sweet potatoes are grown in Merced…