…for managing market supply. A unique characteristic of citrus compared to other tree fruit crops is that, under ideal weather conditions, the fruit can be stored on the tree for…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
…reference to the increasing minimum wage costs. “What the California legislature is doing is essentially tilting the economic competitiveness away from citrus to other crops that don’t require so much…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…grains, fish, rice, specialty products and water. Some of the fresh and processed fruit and vegetables that were sampled for the 2017 survey were onions, grapefruit, sweet potatoes, cabbage, mangoes,…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
…may voluntarily comply with the Standard until December 31, 2021. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) developed the List of Bioengineered Foods to identify the crops or foods that are available…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…the destructive and invasive Asian longhorned beetle along with other sap beetles that are pests of sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries and other fruit and vegetable crops. Source: Agricultural Research Service…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…in funding for organic and specialty crops, actually research in general, they’re authorized higher. Now of course the next step is fighting for appropriations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…crops. This also serves to detect leaks and obstructions in the irrigation system, saving labor on irrigation inspections in the field. Website: www.vinduino.com Exhibit Space: 2130 Location: Temecula, CA XL Lifts…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…our food, fiber and energy crops. “Passage means we are one signature away from renewal of risk management tools, foreign market development and environmental stewardship programs that farmers and ranchers…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…and predictability for all producers – of all crops – across all regions across the country. I thank my counterparts in the Senate and House for coming to – and…
Winter Gardening Chores for Future Bounty
…against frost, paying close attention to the weather forecast, so that overwintered crops and fruit trees can be protected. Trees and shrubs can be planted now, as well as some…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Winter Sanitation
…the pest is continuing to become more of an issue for growers. Navel orangeworm can affect several other crops aside from almonds, and as food sources increase navel orangeworm populations…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…of Industrial Crops and Products. December 2018. 2: Lydia Palma, et al. Cultivation of black soldier fly larvae on almond byproducts: impacts of aeration and moisture on larvae growth and…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…operation, which includes poultry, beef cattle, row crops, and sweet corn. “I am honored and humbled to serve America’s agricultural industry in this new capacity,” Lohr said. “As a 5th…
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
The Sysco Corporation, will now be offering next-day delivery of specialty and exotic produce items throughout the country, thanks to a recently announced partnership. The company’s e-Commerce platform, Supplies on…