…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…