…infestations with the help of residents in the affected communities.” To prevent the spread of fruit flies through homegrown fruits and vegetables, residents living in the fruit fly quarantine areas…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…breed, which they say is endangered, and to assist in the repopulation effort. New Jersey-based farmer Meg Paska grows market vegetables and flowers for their 45 member CSA. She has…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…organization, the Pacific Institute, which had projected 2014 revenues for California-grown field crops, vegetables, melons, fruits and nuts. The NPR story described figures for annual cash receipts, posted online earlier…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…eating more fruits and vegetables as a result of updated standards. A May 2014Harvard School of Public Health study shows that, under the updated standards, kids are now eating 16…
The California Kitchen: Honey Brulee Farmers Market Beet and Asparagus Salad
…Honey Rosenthal Koroneiki Olive Oil Asparagus Mexican Onion Grilled Oak Patch Vegetables Spring Mix Greens Bravo Feta Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…is currently experiencing record high expenses. “Fresh vegetables increased 0.47 percent in value this year, led by garlic and fresh tomato markets. While livestock and poultry increased in value by…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…water shortage this year, the researchers said. California is the world’s richest food-producing region. Continued strong global demand and prices for many of its fruits, nuts and vegetables has helped…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…fruits and vegetables, causing severe impacts on California agricultural exports and backyard gardens alike. Residents who believe their fruits and vegetables are infested with fruit fly larvae are encouraged to…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…In the early study, 46 men and women with pre-hypertension were randomly assigned to snack on raisins or pre-packaged commercial snacks that did not contain raisins or other fruits or…
Agri View: Bigger and Bigger
Everett Griner talks about world record vegetables in today’s Agri View. Bigger and Bigger…
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
…naturally occurring mellow temperatures and rainfall, while still getting enough sun for all leafy crops and some root vegetables. Find out how it’s done from your local UC Master Gardeners….
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
…the east by Winchester Boulevard. A link to the quarantine map may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/offq . To prevent the spread of Oriental fruit flies through homegrown fruits and vegetables,…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…Almost all breeds of blueberries and cranberries currently in production, and 80% of all varieties of citrus fruits grown in the U.S.; “Tifsport”, a turfgrass specifically designed to withstand the…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…pistachios, stone fruit, tomatoes, raisin, table and wine grapes as well as other field crops, specialty crops and vegetables. The event is co-hosted by the California Department of Food and…