Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…he said. “They push to have increased production if they have increased sales.” San Diego County egg farmer Frank Hilliker, whose production is largely cage-free but who still raises some…

State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…farm labor contractors were unable to source the total number of employees they needed, she said. “Every year it seems the amount of people available to help with harvest decreases,”…

Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir

Taylor HillmanWater

…looking at improving that number with alternative approaches.” Taking a broader view of the proposed Sites Reservoir project, California Farm Bureau Feder-ation Water Committee Chairman John Garner said it’s clear…

Navel Orange Production Forecast

Taylor HillmanCitrus, Crop Forecast, General

…trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges…