…billion in fresh produce, dairy, and meat. The implementation of the program will involve the purchase of approximately $100 million of fresh fruits and vegetables, $100 million of dairy products,…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
…the fresh air, there are no doors to touch, no carts to push, and there’s lots of room for social distancing. Fewer people have handled the fresh fruit and vegetables…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
…continued plantings going on,” said Jacobsen. “We start to reach more of the harvest seasons for vegetables and everything else as we move toward the later part of the month.”…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…that simply cannot be converted fully to a changing retail market.” The proposal details who would be eligible for immediate assistance, which includes dealers and growers of fruits, vegetables, and…
How to Safely Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
…up on This Land of ours. How to Safely Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables bring us fresh flavors, vivid colors, and needed nutrients. The last thing we…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…data and pollution exposure for perennial crops such as fruits and nuts between 1980 and 2015. The analysis incorporated yield information for several commodities that account for approximately 38 percent…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…continue with production. Growers will remain busy as fruits and vegetables continue to be in high demand in grocery stores. “What we’re hearing from both growers and shippers, as well…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…preventative controls. “Food safety is paramount due to the nutrition provided by California fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat, eggs and dairy products to the health and wellbeing of our citizens,” CDFA…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…Ours. Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes Growing great vegetables takes experience. And mistakes are bound to happen along the way. Plants are unpredictable and can also be uncooperative. Here are some…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…questions of cover crop termination, were referenced as being barriers to adoption, although those can be more easily addressed than other issues. Farmers who rent land for producing high-value vegetables…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…deliver a two-day program of actionable expertise from recognized leaders in agricultural education and throughout the fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Summit chair Dennis Donohue, director of the Western Growers…
Growing Edible Roses is a Time-Honored Tradition
…pretty face – they’re an edible plant. You can consume the petals, leaves and the hips (fruits) in a variety of ways, from rosehip tea and grilled rose petals, to…
What is Salsify, and Why You Should Grow it
…root vegetables, it’s a reliable crop, although you have to have some patience to make it happen. Salsify comes in two types: black and white. Black salsify has smooth, nearly…
Growing the Golden Child of the Vegetable World
…days. The Hollow Crown, an heirloom parsnip with long roots. The Harris Model, one of the more common varieties. And, the White Spear. Parsnips are carrot-like root vegetables that are…