…Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 2,500 Western Growers members who collectively grow more than half of the nation’s fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, I applaud…
Farm Bureau Praises EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision
…nationwide depend on chlorpyrifos in managing their crops,” Duvall said. “It is widely and safely used for a wide range of crops, including alfalfa, citrus, vegetables, soybeans, almonds and others….
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…if we tell them no, they’ll just go somewhere else for their greens and all the other (vegetables).” Some farmers may be getting out of the organic spinach business because…
Spring Produce
…the year. That’s coming on This Land of Ours. Spring Produce When it’s spring, we typically plant our summer and fall fruits and veggies. But let’s not forget those other…
Amid Brazil Scandal, Groups Urging Reconsideration of COOL
…2002 and then again in 2008, required that muscle cuts of meat and some vegetables, nuts and fruits sold at retail must contain a label informing consumers about the country…
Store Formats and Patterns in Household Grocery Purchases
…purchases, on average. This divergence holds true across demographics and store formats. Expenditures on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources are highest at supermarkets and club stores, and…
The Western View: The Blossom Trail
…fruits – peaches, nectarines, and cherries – usually are pink to red, but sometimes white with pink highlights. The blossom season ends with the late bloomers – like cherries. I’ve…
Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management
…crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops (including floriculture). The deadline for applications is May 1, 2017. See the request for…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…leading to peer-reviewed studies that demonstrate the health benefits of fruits, vegetables and nuts. Increase food safety training. Quantify the benefits of on-farm climate-smart farming practices. Rural Development California’s rural…
Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Specialty Crop Production Programs
…task of developing policy particularly challenging. These crops range from fruits and vegetables, to tree nuts, nursery crops, and floriculture each requiring different needs and attention. The 2014 Farm Bill…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…the country’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts. Our collective livelihoods depend on the abundant availability of clean water, which has been protected over the years by the reasonable application…
Vertical Garden Ideas
…up the tower rather than along the ground. Trellis-and-Vine Vertical Gardens are great for lots of the favorite fruits and veggie varieties grown on the vine. And if you have…
Western View: Write an Essay, Win a Farm!
…The farm is Bluebird Hill Farm east of Asheville. It’s a USDA certified organic farm. She grows lavender, vegetables, herbs, and native plants, and it’s a beautiful place, judging from…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…say that could leave vines vulnerable to root-rot damage if they remain flooded for too long. • Vegetables—Rains and muddy fields slowed vegetable harvest in Southern California and delayed planting…