…like California and Florida. Whether she’s visiting cotton fields in Texas, lettuce farms in California, citrus groves in Florida, berry farms in Oregon, or watermelon operations in the Mid-Atlantic, Miller…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
…extensively across the country, Miller said California’s hundreds of commodities—from lettuce and strawberries to citrus, avocados and specialty crops—offer an incredible opportunity to showcase American agriculture to the public. She…
Steel Lug Wheels to Rubber Tires: A Revolution in American Agriculture
…soil, creating deep ruts and making field conditions more difficult for subsequent operations. Florida Citrus Growers Spark an Innovation During the late 1920s, Florida citrus growers began experimenting with an…
Discover the Latest Innovations at the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…researchers and industry leaders from across the citrus and specialty crop sectors. Whether you produce citrus, vegetables or other specialty crops, the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo offers valuable insights,…
How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat
…and preparing orchards for long-term success—be sure to listen to the full interview. Whether you grow almonds, stone fruit, citrus, pistachios, tomatoes, or other specialty crops, Isaak offers timely advice…
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
…Nectarines Plums Apricots Apriums Plumcots Blueberries Almonds Pistachios Citrus Cherries Specialty apples Mangoes One of Family Tree Farms’ unique offerings is the Sugarburst apple, a hot-weather variety grown in California’s…
Family Tree Farms Navigates Early Season, Market Shifts, and Water Challenges
…the company has expanded significantly over the years to include blueberries, almonds, pistachios, citrus, cherries, and specialty apple varieties. The operation now markets fruit throughout the United States and internationally….
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1
…damaging stage is the larval stage—commonly referred to as worms or caterpillars. These pests feed aggressively on crops ranging from tree nuts and vegetables to berries, grapes, and citrus. Internal…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
…production from the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease, while also noting increasing challenges from invasive pests and plant diseases impacting ornamental crops and strawberries. Despite these challenges, San Diego…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
…San Diego County growers continue battling serious pest and disease threats, including the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease. The disease has devastated citrus…
USDA Officials Highlight Water, Rural Development, and Specialty Crop Support in California
…Farm Bureau President Dana Groot, who highlighted the unique agricultural landscape of Southern California. While many consumers associate San Diego County with avocados and citrus, Groot explained that the region…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…and grapes to potatoes, citrus, and vegetables. One of the major announcements from the visit was the launch of the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. The initiative will…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…farmers—including potatoes, tree nuts, dairy products, citrus, and livestock—should play a larger role in national health policy discussions. Congressman Valadao Highlights Central Valley Agriculture Congressman Valadao praised the diversity of…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
…warming temperatures and limited tools are increasing pressure across crops ranging from berries and vegetables to citrus, grapes, and tree nuts. Walston explained that many organic insect control products have…