…projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, which are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. Recipients include non-profit and for-profit organizations, government entities,…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…food on their own. Although you can grow vegetables in a variety of ways, from containers to a traditional veggie patch, raised garden beds work much better for children. A…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
…a two-phase competitive solicitation process to award funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
…crops for 2018 in order were dairy, grapes, almonds, cattle/calves, pistachios, strawberries, lettuce, floriculture, tomatoes, and onions. Over one-third of the nations vegetables and two-thirds of the nation’s fruit continues to be…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…controller of the California Apple Commission for 10 years. Since 2015 Martin has been a member of the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables, which should…
Container Herb Gardening for Beginners
…perfect for the beginning gardener. Plant them in big containers with some vegetables on your porch or balcony, or keep a few plants on your kitchen windowsill. Containers are an…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…a chance to meet with dozens of buyers from multiple areas in Mexico and get feedback on products. CITD said California suppliers of tree fruit, vegetables, avocados, grapes, citrus, bulk…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…seven percent. Mixed vegetables experienced an increase of more than seven percent in volume to 27 million pounds. The category also grew by eight percent in sales to a total…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…17,435 17,506 17,414 -6 Prepared Grocery Foods2 4,386 4,479 4,380 4,423 4,491 2 Fresh & Processed Vegetables 2,476 2,490 2,398 2,491 2,484 Fresh & Processed Fruit 2,288…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…States farm income in 2010. Here are just some of the fruits and veggies bumble bees help pollinate: Squash, pumpkin, zucchini, cranberries, apples, green beans, scarlet beans, runner beans, cucumber,…
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
…in the past with other California commodities and other trading partners. “We bring in buyers from other countries that are looking to source California dried fruits and nuts,” said Frank…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…Ours. Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts Brussels sprouts are great-tasting winter vegetables. While green sprouts are a common sight, you can also grow red or purple varieties if you want…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…allow farmers to continue growing sustainable and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts year-round.” Five finalists will be selected to pitch their ideas to a panel of AgSharks, consisting of venture…
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…by Farmhouse on Boone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirhT4TET_I Well, if your garden overfloweth with cucumbers and/or you want to start incorporating more fermented vegetables into your diet, I think you will love this…