…Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. “Honey bee pollination supports an estimated $15 billion worth of agricultural production, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables that are the…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…wheat silage are still the best forages for his milking herd. Over the years, he’s made use of alternative feeds such as culled fruits and vegetables, including citrus, pomegranates, peaches,…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…grow crops for 3 seasons – spring, summer, and winter. We want to put our crops in our own farm store that sells wholesome, organic vegetables. While we’re doing this,…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…other emergency programs. Nutrition assistance remains the single largest component of the bill. The new law also authorizes investments in research on “specialty crops” such as fruits, vegetables and nuts,…
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…lead to higher consumer prices. Experts say it’s too soon to quantify the effect – but it’s worth noting the state produces half the nation’s fruits and vegetables and some…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…Media interview, she shares many of the same comments involving fresh fruits and vegetables in particular. If you’re involved in specialty crops, this should be a must to hear. Click…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…goods Continues investments to meet growing consumer demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, local foods and organics by helping family farmers sell locally, increasing support for farmers’ markets, and connecting…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…growing well and fields were prepared for, or planted to, winter vegetables in Tulare County. Fresno County reported leafy vegetables were harvested. Carrots were hit by the frost. Onions were…
California’s Weekly Crop Progress
…vegetables we see this time of year like squash, carrots and pumpkins. The only real problem area remains for livestock. Range and non-irrigated pastures remain in fair to very poor…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…to open or download audio report. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops – fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture,…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…crops. For purposes of this program, specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant awards will range from $50,000…
2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…download audio report. All prospective applicants are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the SCBGP is to solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables,…
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
…sorghum, soybeans, and sunflower; • Revised peanut and sunflower acreage, yield and production for 2012; and • Indicated 2013/2014 production forecasts for citrus fruits as of November 1. As in…
Study on Schools and Fresh Produce
…it. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Researchers are hoping that If kids are introduced to fruits and vegetables at school, will they be more likely to choose to…