…goods Continues investments to meet growing consumer demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, local foods and organics by helping family farmers sell locally, increasing support for farmers’ markets, and connecting…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…growing well and fields were prepared for, or planted to, winter vegetables in Tulare County. Fresno County reported leafy vegetables were harvested. Carrots were hit by the frost. Onions were…
California’s Weekly Crop Progress
…vegetables we see this time of year like squash, carrots and pumpkins. The only real problem area remains for livestock. Range and non-irrigated pastures remain in fair to very poor…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…to open or download audio report. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops – fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture,…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…crops. For purposes of this program, specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant awards will range from $50,000…
2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…download audio report. All prospective applicants are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the SCBGP is to solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables,…
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
…sorghum, soybeans, and sunflower; • Revised peanut and sunflower acreage, yield and production for 2012; and • Indicated 2013/2014 production forecasts for citrus fruits as of November 1. As in…
Study on Schools and Fresh Produce
…it. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Researchers are hoping that If kids are introduced to fruits and vegetables at school, will they be more likely to choose to…
‘Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts’ Show in Madera Honors Agriculture
…Farm Machinery & Structures, Fruits and Nuts, Human Factor in Agriculture, Irrigation, Row & Field Crops, Pomegranate Festival, and Vegetables & Vines). The exhibition begins with a wine and appetizer…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). “We are grateful for this partnership with the USDA and our stakeholders,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This…
Vegetable Meeting in September
…pest Bagrada bug on cole crops, nutrient management studies for cool season vegetables, postharvest handling update for leafy vegetables, and unmanned drones for pesticide applications. For more information, click here….
Fruits and Vegetable Crops Struggle in Some States
Here in California many shoppers are used to price differences between local and out-of-state produce. This summer’s very wet conditions in the southeastern states will likely mean consumers in those…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…hatch into maggots that tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption. The CDFA has taken action to inform Senator Huff that removal of host fruits…
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug- Top Invasive Pest in the U.S.
This one affects a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, figs, citrus, tomatoes, peppers and others. The U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Sonny Ramaswamy says…