…Unfortunately for us, wasps are attracted to open cans of soda pop, fruit juice, fallen apples beneath fruit trees, and other sweet foods. Be sure to cover drinks and open…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…President of Member Services Miriam Wolk said in a news release. “Fresh food categories are favorably positioned to capitalize on both these trends.” Second-quarter vegetable sales totaled $7.68 billion, an…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…natural enemy. Charles Pickett, the California Department of Food and Agriculture biological control scientist, shared a mounted sample of a Samurai wasp from Asia, Trissolcas japonicus, which lays its eggs in…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…in the state; how we’re allowing it to grow.” Quick noted that the hemp industry presents enormous potential for the production of medicine, food, and fiber. There is particular market…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-19-19
…a study that found one-third of food grown goes unharvested and details on the California Food Expo that is coming up. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
According to a recent report looking at food waste in the U.S., a significant amount of waste actually begins out in the fields of production. An estimated 40 percent of…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…every year since 2010. Two-way trade between the United States and Canada is also significant for the food and agriculture industries. The U.S.-Canada open trade border provides opportunities for cross-border…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
Bee pollinating chive flowers Without our pollinators, there would be no food. Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by telling us what we can do to help bring back…
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
…those who shop at the markets are looking to support local farmers, and enjoy knowing where their food comes from. When you sell honey for human consumption, you will sell…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…to detect biological threats to the nation’s food animals, thus protecting animal health, public health, and the nation’s food supply. Additional information about NAHLN is available on the APHIS NAHLN…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…new queen bees, then supply and demand may not be an issue. When you decide to begin rearing a new queen will depend on what you need her for and…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…local economy compared to chain competitors. Approximately 60 percent of shoppers at farmers markets located in low-income neighborhoods report that markets have better prices than other grocery store outlets. There…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…until they reach their full height, however, so you’ll need patience to successfully cultivate this crop. In return, you’ll be rewarded with a continuous supply of great-tasting bite-sized delights. There…