According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita availability of fresh vegetables in the United States dropped by 3% in 2024, falling to 148 pounds. While this figure doesn’t…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
…which reflects a 1.7% decrease from the previous year and a 2.8% reduction from the five-year average. These figures suggest that while the number of fruits per tree may have…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train” Talking with Elaine Culotti, the lipstick farmer. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…surge was driven primarily by frozen vegetables, which accounted for 51% of total import value. The total import volume grew by 5% to 22.86 billion pounds, though it remained below…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and vegetables. Culotti has partnered with local farmers to make it easier for fresh food to be sold directly to consumers….
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important…
Positive Tariff Update for California
DepositPhotos image News on the latest tariffs and some of it are positive developments with the impact of California farming sector, particularly fruits, nuts, and vegetables while challenges persist, good…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…to boost local agricultural markets, support regional food enterprises, and enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The USDA’s Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP) has set…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
…livestock, tree fruits, grapes, nut crops, and row crops. Professionals from these industries can provide valuable insights and expertise to help guide meaningful research that addresses real-world challenges. Individuals who…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…successfully. According to figs.com, California Fig growers work hard tending to the trees, harvesting the fruits, and drying figs. But fig production is a year-round process that requires soil preparation,…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…billion in January 2025 due to high demand and feedback from producers. The program is aimed at helping growers offset the unique costs tied to marketing specialty crops like fruits,…
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
Shutterstock image USDA economist Bart Kenner discussed the trends in U.S. processed fruit and vegetable oil exports. Fresh fruit exports declined by 1% year-over-year, while prepared and preserved fruits increased…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…and pantries with fruits, vegetables, and other staples sourced from American farmers. TEFAP plays a significant role in fighting hunger, with over 20% of the food distributed by Feeding America…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
…products like fresh fruits and vegetables. U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2025 Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition…