…have steadily improved productivity and shifted to crops like fruits, nuts, and vegetables that generate more revenue and profit per unit of water. Adjusted for inflation, the value of farm…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…NIMITZ, a revolutionary product, delivers an unmatched combination of efficacy, simplicity and safety for control of plant-parasitic nematodes on commercial vegetables. With its fast-acting and unique mode of action, NIMITZ…
Year Round Fruits and Veggies
Cathy Isom explains why we’re seeing more of our favorite fresh fruit and vegetables year-round in the supermarket. Year Round Fruits and Veggies…
NFL Players Team up With CMAB For Fuel Up to Play 60
…in supporting the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages youth to consume low-fat and fat-free dairy products, fruits, vegetables, lean…
California Continues to Lead as Fresh Market State
…blueberries are down 4 percent from the previous year. For a full copy of the Vegetables 2014 Summary, or the Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts 2014 Preliminary Summary, visit www.nass.usda.gov…
Agri View: Giant Vegetables
Everett Griner talks about growers striving for bragging rights in today’s Agri View. Giant Vegetables…
California Crop and Weather Report
…crops. In Fresno County, the winter green vegetables were in different stages of development with all requiring irrigation and fertilizer due to the lack of rain. Organic broccoli was harvested…
Western View: The Bakersfield Sound
Len Wilcox explores a sound that’s even more American than apple pie. Bakersfield sound The Central Valley is home to more than fruits, nuts and vegetables. It’s also home to…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…eradication of the pest. The Medfly can infest more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables, causing severe impacts on California agricultural exports and backyard gardens alike. Residents who believe…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
…research projects are requested to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, citrus, and deep rooted vegetables such as carrots. Furthermore,…
More Protection for Specialty Crops
…were part of the 2014 farm bill. It will provide greater coverage for losses when natural disasters affect specialty crops such as vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…natural disasters affect specialty crops such as vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup, and energy crops. Vilsack “These new protections will help ensure that…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…locally-grown, unprocessed fruits and vegetables from AMS authorized vendors. Unprocessed fruits and vegetables include products that are minimally processed such as sliced apples, baby carrots, and shredded lettuce. For more…
Agri View: Changing Fruit Trends
Everett Griner talks about common fruits gaining in popularity in today’s Agri View. Changing Fruit Trends…