…competitive solicitation process, the SCBGP awards funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…stipulates that regulations should be prioritized for “specific fruits and vegetables that are raw agricultural commodities based on known risks which may include a history and severity of foodborne illness…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…consideration of fees to pay for the programs. Farm Bureau worked to remove these provisions, allowing a change of position to neutral. Donations of fresh fruits and vegetables to food…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…farms in 2014 was diverse, from dairy and proteins, to fruits, vegetables and grains. The top five commodities in organic sales were: Milk, $1.08 billion Eggs, $420 million Broiler chickens,…
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
…considered, this can become quite a complicated process, and Stowers in this interview explains how the HM.CLAUSE philosophy and integrated research approach continues to keep the company growing. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/vegetable-specialty-crops/Mark Stowers-GlobalRsch.MP3]…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…infestations with the help of residents in the affected communities.” To prevent the spread of fruit flies through homegrown fruits and vegetables, residents living in the fruit fly quarantine areas…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…breed, which they say is endangered, and to assist in the repopulation effort. New Jersey-based farmer Meg Paska grows market vegetables and flowers for their 45 member CSA. She has…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…organization, the Pacific Institute, which had projected 2014 revenues for California-grown field crops, vegetables, melons, fruits and nuts. The NPR story described figures for annual cash receipts, posted online earlier…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…eating more fruits and vegetables as a result of updated standards. A May 2014Harvard School of Public Health study shows that, under the updated standards, kids are now eating 16…
The California Kitchen: Honey Brulee Farmers Market Beet and Asparagus Salad
…Honey Rosenthal Koroneiki Olive Oil Asparagus Mexican Onion Grilled Oak Patch Vegetables Spring Mix Greens Bravo Feta Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…is currently experiencing record high expenses. “Fresh vegetables increased 0.47 percent in value this year, led by garlic and fresh tomato markets. While livestock and poultry increased in value by…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…water shortage this year, the researchers said. California is the world’s richest food-producing region. Continued strong global demand and prices for many of its fruits, nuts and vegetables has helped…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…fruits and vegetables, causing severe impacts on California agricultural exports and backyard gardens alike. Residents who believe their fruits and vegetables are infested with fruit fly larvae are encouraged to…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…In the early study, 46 men and women with pre-hypertension were randomly assigned to snack on raisins or pre-packaged commercial snacks that did not contain raisins or other fruits or…