…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…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…and chocolate. Without pollinators our diets would lack diversity, flavor and nutrition. An estimated $15 billion worth of crops, including more than 90 fruits and vegetables are pollinated by honey…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
…and harvested. (It also applies to fish, shellfish, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables and certain nuts.) The World Trade Organization (WTO) May 18 rejected an appeal by the United…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…crops include “specialty” crops, for instance, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup, hay, forage, grazing and energy crops. FSA allows beginning, underserved or limited…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…represented including almonds, grapes, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables. “If we are going to continue to successfully grow healthy and nutritious food in California, we need to extend our…
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…vegetables, residents living in the fruit fly quarantine area are urged not to move any fruits and vegetables from their property. Fruits and vegetables may be consumed or processed (i.e….
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…from a shortfall of nutrients and providing a satisfying form of nutrition. Rather than cutting back, Americans need to be encouraged to eat lean meat more often with vegetables, fruits…