…California came looking for a lead agency to coordinate the annual State Employees Food Drive, they didn’t have to look far. This year, CDFA is announcing a new partnership with…
Expanding Recent Apple Market Reopenings
The California Apple Commission would like to see China expand a recent reopening of an apple market. Expanding Markets California Apple Commission Executive Director Alex Ott says the United States…
Importance of Apple Markets
…its market for red and golden delicious apples from Washington state last week. California Apple Commission Executive Director Alex Ott says keeping these markets open is important to the industry….
Citrus Industry This Week: Advanced Citrus Production Field Day Reports
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from researchers and growers who attended a recent University or Florida/IFAS Advanced Citrus Production Field Day. Want to learn…
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
Mark Hudson from USDA/NASS headquarters in Washington, D.C. released the November citrus crop numbers, and forecast California Non-Valencia oranges at 40 million 500 thousand boxes. November citrus crop forecast The…
For Veterans Day – An Encore Presentation from the Growing California Video Series
In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, CDFA presents an encore presentation of “From Service to Harvest,” a story from the Growing California video series of veterans turning to farming after…
Florida Orchid Producer Thrilled With New “PMA Fresh Summit” Floral Focus
Lucio In this follow up to the recent “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim, California, we feature Marcella Lucio, V. P. of Marketing and Sales for Silver Vase Orchids and…
Nat’l Watermelon Promotion Board at PMA Fresh Summit is A HIT!
…features gathered at the recent Produce Marketing Association “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim California, long-time watermelon promoter Gordon Hunt discusses the importance of the “PMA Fresh Summit” in the…
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects. Drought Year Causing Uncertainties Less chilling hours for trees in California and especially the central valley has become an increasing concern. Cooperative Extension…
Almond Board: Importance of Fall Monitoring
…head out to the orchard for another check for pests. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update: Fall orchard management For more from the Almond Board of California, visit its website….
New Drone for Pesticide Application
A new breed of drone technology was introduced to pest control advisors from all over the state. New Drone for Pesticide Application At the 2014 California Association of Pest Control…
Citrus Industry This Week: Field Day Report; Online CEU; Next Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida contains a report from an Advanced Citrus Production Systems field day in Fort Pierce, how to earn a core continuing education…
New ACP Discovery Near Exeter
…as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
Farmers, law enforcement officers and county agricultural commissioners say they have taken a big bite out of crime in California’s eight leading walnut-producing counties. As the price of walnuts increased…