…Counties, the harvest continued for radishes, broccoli, onions, garlic and other vegetables to be sold at farmer’s markets. In Imperial County the harvest continues for sweet corn, melons, and watermelon….
Crop Progress for June 4
…eggplant were growing well. Italian squash harvest continued. In Imperial County, growers harvested sweet corn, onions, melons and watermelon. LIVESTOCK Range and non-irrigated pasture continued in fair to very poor…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…the Global Forum on Agro Food Expectations forum in Mexico City. Vilsack’s remarks come as Mexico’s expanded import ruling to allow increased potato imports from the U.S. goes into effect…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…APRIL 2014 Mid-April prices received by California farmers were above March for alfalfa hay. Prices for all potatoes and fall potatoes were below the previous month. The mid-April price for…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Peanut Council $2,235,570 American Pistachio Growers/Cal-Pure Pistachios, Inc. $1,380,409 American Seed Trade Association $229,118 American Sheep Industry Association $421,340 American Soybean Association $4,523,434 American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute $200,000 Blue…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Accepted
Karen Sweet If you know a farmer or rancher who should be honored for their efforts in land conservation, now is your chance to nominate him or her for the…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…1,3-D, with about 10 townships likely to be affected by the new policy, according to DPR. Growers of crops such as sweet potatoes, almonds, walnuts, grapes and strawberries use 1,3-D…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…be affected later this year, including broccoli, sweet corn and melons from growing regions in Fresno, Mendota and Huron, where farmers will likely cut acreage due to water shortages. Supplies…
Crop Progress Around the State
…harvesting. Processing tomato beds received fumigation in preparation for spring transplant. Spring lettuce received insecticide applications. Sweet potato hot beds were planted in Merced County. Parsley, onion, spinach, and broccoli…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…30-lb. boxes of “Sweet Breads” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Liver” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tripe” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tongue” 30- and 60-lb. boxes…
Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Sweet potatoes and yams – two popular Thanksgiving side dishes – are not the same vegetable at all. Rod Bain tells us the difference. Click to open or download audio…
GMO Sweet Corn Better for Environment, Report Says
…new research study shows sweet corn that’s been genetically modified is better for the environment than conventional sweet corn. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…bit of our surface water allocation left, but it’s coming down to inches.” Harvests of mint, garlic, wheat and barley are going on now, with potato and onion harvests to…
IREC Field Day
…am and is followed by a narrated tour of the center’s field trials. The event is free and also includes lunch. Topics this year include potato pest management, rot control…