…download audio report. All prospective applicants are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the SCBGP is to solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables,…
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
…sorghum, soybeans, and sunflower; • Revised peanut and sunflower acreage, yield and production for 2012; and • Indicated 2013/2014 production forecasts for citrus fruits as of November 1. As in…
Study on Schools and Fresh Produce
…it. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Researchers are hoping that If kids are introduced to fruits and vegetables at school, will they be more likely to choose to…
‘Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts’ Show in Madera Honors Agriculture
…Farm Machinery & Structures, Fruits and Nuts, Human Factor in Agriculture, Irrigation, Row & Field Crops, Pomegranate Festival, and Vegetables & Vines). The exhibition begins with a wine and appetizer…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). “We are grateful for this partnership with the USDA and our stakeholders,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This…
Vegetable Meeting in September
…pest Bagrada bug on cole crops, nutrient management studies for cool season vegetables, postharvest handling update for leafy vegetables, and unmanned drones for pesticide applications. For more information, click here….
Fruits and Vegetable Crops Struggle in Some States
Here in California many shoppers are used to price differences between local and out-of-state produce. This summer’s very wet conditions in the southeastern states will likely mean consumers in those…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…hatch into maggots that tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption. The CDFA has taken action to inform Senator Huff that removal of host fruits…
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug- Top Invasive Pest in the U.S.
This one affects a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, figs, citrus, tomatoes, peppers and others. The U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Sonny Ramaswamy says…
Financial Incentives Encourage Healthy Eating
USDA released the results of the Healthy Incentives Pilot to learn if financial incentives can encourage SNAP participants to buy more fruits and vegetables. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
Produce Prices Show Food Supply Improvement
There has been a big course correction for fresh fruits and vegetables this year. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report USDA economist Ricky Volpe says fresh…
Obama’s Love of Vegetables
Forget about Barack, you can call the president “Broccoli Obama”. Cindy Zimmerman explains. Click to open or download audio report…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
…field crops, vegetables and orchards. The seminar is scheduled for August 15 from 8am to 3pm at the International Agri Center Banquet Hall in Tulare. For more information, click here….
Fresh Produce Sales Up
…start of last year. Fruit increased dollar sales nearly eight percent, with total volume up 1.4 percent. For vegetables, dollar growth is at 5.7 percent and total volume was up…