…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…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…over the life of the 2013 Farm Bill to strengthen the market for the specialty crops we grow in our Valley like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. $630 million over 10…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…children be preserved. The Alliance will continue to work with industry allies in Congress to ensure the program’s original mission of promoting fresh fruits and vegetables is sustained as the…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…we grow in our Valley like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. $630 million over 10 years to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases. Maintains level funding ($1.75…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
…fruit, tree nuts, grapes, citrus, vegetables and other crops. Chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in Vulcan, is a proven and widely used pesticide for fast-acting and efficacious control of yield-robbing insects….