Food & Farm News

2007 Archives

December 24, 2007
- Water project outlines impact of court ruling
- Hay prices likely to stay high in '08
- Nurseries see slower demand for fruit trees
- Timber counties to receive money from expiring program
December 21, 2007
- Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
- Imports take greater share of asparagus market
- Mexico to resume spinach imports
- Medfly find will extend Dixon quarantine
December 20, 2007
- Forecasts show continued strong dairy demand
- Energy bill fosters ethanol development
- Water worries may slow rise in almond plantings
- Invention aids creation of fruit snacks
December 19, 2007
- Government vows to bolster border inspections
- Spending bill would boost pest-fighting programs
- USDA foresees decline in tomato acreage
- 'Nuevo' olive oil reaches stores
December 18, 2007
- Olive growers see a return of profits
- Farm Bill heads to conference committee
- Farmers find enough strawberry plants
- Pullout of cling-peach trees continues
December 17, 2007
- Farmers look at impact of climate-change laws
- Colorado River snowpack builds to above average
- River agreement includes reservoir proposal
- Timber counties to try again for school, road funds
December 14, 2007
- Wildfire aid remains elusive for many farmers
- Forecasts show drought may ease a bit
- Citrus exports to Australia continue to grow
- Bacterium attacks potato beetle and other pests
December 13, 2007
- Study sees little threat from 'gene flow'
- Many factors affect planting decisions
- Lack of wild bees affects prune pollination
- Farmers honored for conservation-tillage work
December 12, 2007
- It's a peak time for sparkling wines
- Chestnut farmers fill holiday demand
- Two more counties declared drought disasters
- Conference focuses on new markets and crops
December 11, 2007
- Analyst: Grain prices, farming costs to stay high
- Strawberry production moves south for winter
- Vegetable consumption reaches peak months
- On-farm milk prices to dip in January
December 10, 2007
- Energy bill includes rural school and road funding
- Imperial farmers decide: onions or wheat?
- Kiwifruit growers report decline in yields
- Walnut board reports 'exceptional' crop quality
December 7, 2007
- Winegrape market analysts see reasons for optimism
- Property rights backer urges eminent-domain reform
- USDA to purchase canned tomatoes for food programs
- Farm advisor checks new Christmas tree varieties
December 6, 2007
- Farm Bureau president wins re-election
- CSU chancellor affirms commitment to agriculture
- Sales to Mexico help state's apple farmers
- Changes in demand affect dried-fruit markets
December 5, 2007
- Water users face shortages
- Drought planning workshops scheduled
- Rain helps ranchers and farmers
- George Gomes earns Distinguished Service Award
December 4, 2007
- Farm leader outlines priorities for '08
- Farmers respond to water shortage with planting changes
- California continues dairy production lead
- Yolo County farmer wins Leopold Award
December 3, 2007
- Farm Bureau Annual Meeting opens
- Southland ranchers welcome rains
- Avocado demand continues to expand
- Report sees increase in export of farm goods by air
November 30, 2007
- Report shows progress in pest management
- Dry autumn brings new stress to pasture grasses
- California to produce more grapefruit
- Egg farmers see prices decline
November 29, 2007
- Dry pastures encourage early cattle sales
- California increases tangerine production
- UCD earns nation's top entomology ranking
- Study confirms heart-health benefits from beans
November 28, 2007
- Diesel truck rule could have 'huge impact'
- First allocation from State Water Project: 25 percent
- Eastern counties declared drought disasters
- UCD announces progress on drought-tolerant plants
November 27, 2007
- Lack of ready cash slows wildfire recovery
- Chilly weather benefits trees and vines
- New method helps trees yield large fruit
- Symposium looks at climate-change efforts
November 26, 2007
- Expanded wheat plantings bring a scramble for seed
- Faraway storm affects strawberry farmers
- 'Tis the season for Christmas trees
- Fresh market affects dried-fig production
November 21, 2007
- Initiative supporters submit signatures
- County declares victory against sharpshooters
- Farmers reach the end of walnut harvest
- USDA reports rise in turkey production
November 20, 2007
- Riverside County farmers to discuss water cuts
- Researchers learn more about bee virus
- Shasta County declared a drought disaster
- Distributor provides produce to food banks
November 19, 2007
- Government agencies describe fire relief programs
- Produce sections teem with holiday specials
- Almond harvest winds to a close
- Bequest benefits UC Davis wine research
November 16, 2007
- Daniel Dooley to head UC agriculture division
- On-farm milk prices to drop slightly
- Energy costs affect prices in holiday food survey
- New process creates snacks from beans and peas
November 15, 2007
- Almond co-op reports record shipments
- It's a key time for turkey sales
- Produce supplies for holiday appear ample
- State report totals farm damage from wildfires
November 14, 2007
- Jump in thefts worries cattle ranchers
- Governor seeks 'sweet spot' in water talks
- Sales rise for low-salt canned vegetables
- Study checks financial performance of co-ops
November 13, 2007
- Supplies of most citrus fruit should rebound
- Winegrape harvest was 'hurry up and wait'
- How to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption?
- Research finds 'longevity dividend' in walnuts
November 12, 2007
- Irrigation repairs become top priority after fires
- Water-rights 'fees' remain under dispute
- Peru trade pact should help farm exports
- Sugar-beet harvest sets a record for quality
November 9, 2007
- San Diego County details crop losses from wildfires
- Mexican fruit fly discovery will prompt quarantine
- Rice farmers encouraged by strong demand
- Food-service chefs to tour farmers' market
November 8, 2007
- State needs rain to fills its reservoirs
- Governor outlines priorities for Farm Bill
- Groups to explore renewable-fuels potential
- Marketing programs focus on promotion, research
November 7, 2007
- Farmers look for ways to save fuel
- Rice straw, corn stover become alternative cattle feed
- USDA compiles list of antioxidant-rich foods
- Research will benefit African food security
November 6, 2007
- Feinstein vows to press for AgJOBS passage
- 'Long, well-paced harvest' helps grape growers
- Cotton farmers say yields are up but prices low
- Program promotes US crops to foreign buyers
November 5, 2007
- Senate to debate new Farm Bill
- Report says lettuce supplies will improve
- Westside farmers cope with water uncertainty
- Farm advisors expect more pistachio plantings
November 2, 2007
- Nursery owners work to resume shipments
- Domestic fruit harvest drops while imports rise
- Americans buy more lower-fat dairy products
- Central Coast farmers expand olive oil production
November 1, 2007
- President nominates new agriculture secretary
- Wind-loss estimates begin to come in
- Tomato production challenges record
- Ranchers selling cattle at lower weights
October 31, 2007
- Farmers rush to repair irrigation systems
- Dollar losses from fires begin to be tallied
- Coyotes remain worst predator of sheep
- Pumpkin popularity rises steadily
October 30, 2007
- Farmers return to fire-damaged areas
- Strong winds hurt desert vegetables ...
- ... and knocked fruit from date palms
- A little rain helps with fire-ant control
October 29, 2007
- Avocado tree damage will take weeks to assess
- Wildfires spared most Christmas tree farms
- Strong demand drives wheat plantings higher
- Study: Erosion doesn't add to global warming
October 26, 2007
- Extent of nursery losses remains uncertain
- Avocado Commission calls crop 'largely intact'
- Wild Medflies trapped in LA County
- Detectives report a record recovery of stolen equipment
October 25, 2007
- Wildfires and winds threaten a variety of crops
- Cattle ranchers wait to learn fate of their herds
- Strawberry farmers cope with hot, dry weather
- Napa quarantine for light brown apple moth ends
October 24, 2007
- Extent of fire damage will take days to assess
- Farmers see less demand for cottonseed
- Federal grant helps to market new product
- Analysis shows continued strong cattle prices
October 23, 2007
- Farms, ranches, nurseries sit in wildfires' path
- October rains caused slight boost in range conditions
- Analysts foresee drop in on-farm milk prices
- Water agencies to strenghen dam at San Luis Reservoir
October 22, 2007
- It's a peak season for agri-tourism
- Kiwifruit quality high, but volume is lower
- Gene banks preserve crop diversity
- Equipment maker expands online sales
October 19, 2007
- Grape growers try to harvest before rain starts
- Pink Ladies now dominate apple harvest
- Bee specialist assesses causes of colony collapse
- Greenhouse owners gauge effectiveness of screens
October 18, 2007
- On-farm milk prices to decrease
- Sweet potato handlers preparing for Thanksgiving rush
- Wild rice production and demand increase
- New apple preserving method found
October 17, 2007
- Westside farmers face difficult decisions
- Rain complicates walnut harvest
- Dietician survey shows preference for US-grown
- Research links rise in broken bones to drop in dairy intake
October 16, 2007
- Farm groups welcome veto of 'card-check' bill
- Rice farmers race rain to finish harvest
- Tiny thrips can cause big problems
- Study shows benefits of antioxidant foods
October 15, 2007
- Navel-orange harvest gets off to early start
- Crews combat a second Medfly infestation
- Research tackles invasive pests, weeds
- International conference discusses farm issues
October 12, 2007
- Olive farmers report improved harvest
- Strong demand boosts carrot plantings
- Asian pears show good size and quality
- Teachers gather to learn about agriculture
October 11, 2007
- Judge extends delay of new 'no-match' letters
- Cattle ranchers welcome autumn rain
- Most crops escape harm from rainfall
- Grants aim to boost specialty crops
October 10, 2007
- Southern California farmers anticipate water cuts
- Water supplies to affect Westside lettuce acreage
- Plant breeders produce spinach that resists insects
- Avocado promotion proves successful
October 9, 2007
- Water concerns may affect orchard planting plans
- California pumpkins will be plentiful
- Annual pumpkin weigh-off produces a record
- Study looks at heart health benefits from garlic
October 8, 2007
- Winegrape harvest starts to wind down
- Crop problems elsewhere boost apple demand
- Crews start fruit fly eradication near Gilroy
- State's organic milk production continues to rise
October 5, 2007
- Farmers testify about troubles hiring enough help
- Report shows drop in equine WNV cases
- Horseradish harvest starts near Tulelake
- New dairy promotion ads to debut this month
October 4, 2007
- Congress hears of need to improve inspections
- Transition time nears in orange groves
- Weather could minimize raisin losses
- Riverside County declared drought disaster
October 3, 2007
- 'No match' rules remain on hold for now
- Study shows heart health benefits of strawberries
- Winter cold leads to bright-red pomegranates
- Amount of water in storage drops after dry year
October 2, 2007
- Farmers, employees continue push for AgJOBS
- Growers monitor almonds after showers fall
- Rain briefly slows rice, tomato harvests
- Water managers hope for a more plentiful year
October 1, 2007
- Record prices will spur wheat planting
- Report cites challenges for wine marketers
- Prune production will be half of last year
- Timber producers start preparing for winter
September 28, 2007
- Sales rise for drought-tolerant plants
- Potato farmers prepare for fall harvest
- State's egg production rose this summer
- Farm readies for unique response to quarantine
September 27, 2007
- Farmers meet to discuss impact of water cuts
- Timber producers feel effect of housing slump
- Survey shows loyalty of avocado consumers
- Almond consumption sets an upward trend
September 26, 2007
- Rural schools bill moves forward
- Rain in far north helps potatoes, hurts hay
- Cling-peach harvest volumes recover
- New dairy digester starts producing power
September 25, 2007
- Raisin growers assess impact of weekend storm
- Rain causes few concerns in winegrape vineyards
- Acting US agriculture secretary outlines priorities
- New technique could help strawberry farmers
September 24, 2007
- Report foresees continued strong milk demand
- Thieves steal equipment, fruit from vineyards
- Artichoke farmers work for year-round supply
- Kiwifruit harvest will likely be a bit smaller
September 21, 2007
- Farmers check crops after late-summer storms
- Report shows how freeze reduced citrus crops
- Sunkist to consolidate processing facilities
- Keep the focus on safety during harvest
September 20, 2007
- Farm Bureau supports governor's water-storage plan
- State agriculture board looks at future trends
- Apple growers see rising sales to Mexico
- Dixon-area Medfly quarantine will last for months
September 19, 2007
- State sets Medfly quarantine near Dixon
- Another county adopts rules to slow metal theft
- Macadamia-nut farmers prepare for harvest
- Forces combine to reduce seed-garlic production
September 18, 2007
- Wine producers optimistic
- New snacks available
- Date growers report fruit quality good
- California leads in floriculture production
September 17, 2007
- Nearby farmers cope with Dixon Medfly discoveries
- UC Davis hosts global seed-science meeting
- 'Stumped' avocado trees will return to production
- Almanac predicts a rainy and warmer 2008
September 14, 2007
- State's farm receipts set at $31.4 billion
- Coalitions work to enhance water quality
- Rising demand pushes wheat prices upward
- New olive pest turns up in Southern California
September 13, 2007
- Medflies found in Solano County
- Cooperation aids tricolored blackbirds
- Corn crop estimate is revised upward
- Navel orange crop shows recovery
September 12, 2007
- Strawberry plant damage still uncertain
- Farm groups push AgJOBS
- New red imported fire ant enemies found
- Pumpkins headed for retailers
September 11, 2007
- On-farm milk price to increase
- Limited supplies of red walnuts available
- San Diego farmers face irrigation water reductions
- Good yields reported by wild rice growers
September 10, 2007
- Beekeepers assess findings on collapse disorder
- North Coast leads in olive oil production
- Water managers study climate trends
- They're beginning to look a lot like Christmas trees
September 7, 2007
- Virus may be linked to 'bee collapse'
- New navel orange crop looks promising
- Bill to block metal-theft ordinances is defeated
- Number of year-round farmers' markets rises
September 6, 2007
- Officials assess impact of water ruling
- Forecast indicates smaller walnut crop
- Cling-peach harvest nears completion
- 'Real California Milk' seal to debut
September 5, 2007
- Trade meeting to discuss market opportunities
- Farmers stretch water supplies to end of season
- Equine West Nile virus spreads to new counties
- Yeast variety could ease ethanol production
September 4, 2007
- Farmers report smooth start to winegrape harvest
- Processing-tomato harvest reaches halfway point
- Rice harvest to hit full stride this week
- USDA forecasts record for farm exports
August 31, 2007
- Farmers work to trim peak electrical demand
- Showers worry raisin-grape growers
- Napa plans to fight grapeleaf skeletonizer
- New varieties buoy watermelon consumption
August 30, 2007
- Gardens sprout at thousands of schools
- Farm leader seeks removal of trade barriers
- Peach growers test mechanical crop thinning
- Online resource helps with whitefly battle
August 29, 2007
- On-farm egg prices rise at record rate
- State boosts border vehicle inspections
- Hot weather slows olive maturation
- Grapeseed oil could generate new sales
August 28, 2007
- Analysts see continued strong milk demand
- Parched pastures affect ranchers' plans
- Farmers remain optimistic about blueberries
- Green papayas provide a specialty market
August 27, 2007
- Olive oil production continues to grow
- Earthquake cuts off Peruvian asparagus
- West Nile virus claims three more horses
- Authorities work to contain 'sudden oak death'
August 24, 2007
- Supporters hope to revive AgJOBS bill
- Rain elsewhere boosts demand for California tomatoes
- Ideal weather encourages cotton farmers
- Housing slowdown decreases timber demand
August 23, 2007
- State budget maintains Williamson Act
- New study shows more benefits of broccoli
- Cooler evenings may mean heavier turkeys
- USDA invests in California food-safety study
August 22, 2007
- Labor Day beef supplies will be plentiful
- Farmers ready for a larger rice harvest
- Brussels sprouts farmers report good demand
- California-grown sweet potatoes reach market
August 21, 2007
- Federal judge considers delta water case
- Table grapes win additional foreign customers
- Lamb producers earn higher prices
- UC Davis to offer new ag-education major
August 20, 2007
- Water worries affect farmers' plans
- List of 'disaster' counties lengthens
- Dip in apple production may be short-lived
- Factors combine to boost US farm exports
August 17, 2007
- State's corn production to jump 78 percent
- Dry weather reduces pollen sources for bees
- 'Disaster' list includes three more counties
- Government funds study of truck tie-down rules
August 16, 2007
- Tomato harvest hits full stride
- Disasters declared in more counties
- Survey checks tree-fruit eating preferences
- Desert heat encourages date production
August 15, 2007
- Light Brown Apple Moth eradication expanding
- Expect plentiful turkey supplies Thanksgiving
- Prune plum harvest starts
- Decline in cotton production expected
August 14, 2007
- On-farm milk prices drop
- Wine production expands in Lake County
- Blueberries may help ward off Alzheimer's disease
- Mint harvest underway in Klamath Basin
August 13, 2007
- Pistacho crop could set records
- Forecast shows larger raisin-grape harvest
- Year's 1st horse death from WNV reported
- Specialty green-date harvest begins
August 10, 2007
- Klamath farmers gauge water availability
- Pomegranate harvest gets under way
- Factors slow growth in onion plantings
- Food banks gain access to more produce
August 9, 2007
- Winegrape harvest starts with promising outlook
- Citrus groups oppose USDA proposal
- Beef shippers adjust marketing plans to Asia
- Supplies of fresh tomatoes exceed demand
August 8, 2007
- State officials monitor UK disease outbreak
- Apple-moth eradication program expands
- Oriental fruit flies turn up in Santa Clara County
- Wild rice farmers anticipate larger crop
August 7, 2007
- Dry weather poses long-term threat to ranches
- Water supplies may affect garlic planting
- California-grown Gala apples reach market
- Natural-gas prices roil fertilizer markets
August 6, 2007
- State's farm production costs jump 15 percent
- Real estate values rise to record levels
- First public straw-bale buildings to be dedicated
- Friant customers to receive additional water
August 3, 2007
- Processing-tomato harvest accelerates
- Wheat farmers wrap up a strong harvest
- Dairy producers face balancing act
- Growers wait for kiwifruit to develop
August 2, 2007
- Strawberry production recovers
- Dry weather shortens irrigation seasons
- Three more counties declared disasters
- Melon farmers hail high-quality crops
August 1, 2007
- Olive farmers to earn record prices
- New apple-moth treatments may spread
- Survey gathers data about truck use
- Walnut farmers protect crops from sun
July 31, 2007
- Earlier almond harvest start
- Plant virus originated in Northern Mexico
- Another equine West Nile case in Kern County
- Bacterium infecting bees mutates
July 30, 2007
- Managed forests reduce fire threat
- Larger olive crop predicted
- Researches developed new fungicide
- California apple season looks promising
July 27, 2007
- House farm bill vote may come today
- Horses big business in California
- New pear varieties being tested
- Disease resistant plum trees developed
July 26, 2007
- New twist in light brown apple moth fight
- Watermelons with reduced sugar available soon
- Blueberry production increases
- Obesity factors listed
July 25, 2007
- New equine West Nile virus cases reported
- State Board hears climate change policy options
- Growers mull Christmas trees in container option
- Pear harvest begins
July 24, 2007
- Winegrape buyers showing interest
- Sweet potato harvest starts slow
- Good quality fig crop predicted
- Another sign of dry conditions
July 23, 2007
- State budget includes farmland-protection money
- Leafy greens program reaches milestones
- Favorable weather helps rice to thrive
- Olive fruit fly populations drop as heat rises
July 20, 2007
- Study shows benefits of local farmers' markets
- Freeze wiped out most California-grown mangos
- Beef dispute affects trade deal with South Korea
- Seeds have been sown for this year's jack-o'-lanterns
July 19, 2007
- Farm Bill discussions look at 'specialty crops'
- Rain dampens peaches, prunes, hay
- State's milk production rises in 1st half of year
- Cooperative program benefits fig business
July 18, 2007
- CVP says it can still provide 50-percent water supply
- Governor: Delta needs help to stay reliable water source
- Dry weather batters Riverside's dryland grain
- Strawberry nurseries deal with storm aftermath
July 17, 2007
- Governor renews call for more water storage
- Coastal farms send lemons to market
- Raisin groups reach price agreement
- Report analyzes ethanol impact on food prices
July 16, 2007
- Action plan aims to aid honeybee health
- House to debate key Farm Bill provisions
- Watermelon harvest overcomes delays
- Navel orange crop dropped 28 percent
July 13, 2007
- Deputies recover $1 million in stolen herbicide
- Estimate foresees average-sized grape crop
- Tree-fruit farmers seek more harvest help
- New Zealand agriculture minister visits California
July 12, 2007
- Counties, cities to take aim at metal theft
- Storm hurts Northern California berry plants
- Kiwifruit farmers expect strong crop
- Farmers plant more carrots, corn, melons
July 11, 2007
- Apple moths trapped in LA, Solano counties
- USDA to announce air-quality plan for SJV
- On-farm milk price to rise 4 cents in August
- Apple growers gauge competition from China
July 10, 2007
- Groups support property-protection measure
- Farmers harvest high-quality avocados
- Cling-peach harvest starts in Central Valley
- Natural compound may fight garlic and onion fungus
July 9, 2007
- Leafy greens audits start July 23
- Brussels sprouts harvest to begin early
- New agricultural inspection station to open
- Invention holds promise for ethanol production
July 6, 2007
- Grape growers protect crops from sunburn
- Upgraded cooling systems help dairy cows
- Hot weather hurts a damaging olive pest
- Peak season arrives for farmers' markets
July 5, 2007
- Feinstein will push AgJOBS
- Ranches cope with dry rangeland
- Organic milk sales increases
- Blueberry harvest ends
July 3, 2007
- Korea trade deal could expand markets
- State continues to check imported avocados
- Apricot farmers wrap up an 'excellent' season
- Report: Wheat's genetics aided its domestication
July 2, 2007
- Report: State's corn plantings up sharply
- Revised forecast shows record almond crop
- Drought disasters declared in two more counties
- Holiday grilling boosts sales of barbecue meats
June 29, 2007
- Senate vote stalls immigration reform
- Early signs appear favorable for winegrapes
- Projects aim to help air, water, soil
- USDA to purchase canned apricots
June 28, 2007
- Apple moth infestation stays confined
- Japanese beetle find leads to treatments
- Bill would boost research into bee health
- Walnut farmers, marketers await crop estimate
June 27, 2007
- Senate resumes immigration debate
- California to be a center of bioenergy research
- Almond farmers say trees are 'loaded with nuts'
- New knowledge may help fire-ant fight
June 26, 2007
- Nursery operators report strong demand for plants
- New shipping rules for Canada take effect
- Precise knowledge helps control scale insects
- Forces combine to affect cheese prices
June 25, 2007
- Judge refuses to halt water pumping
- Analysts foresee lower vegetable prices
- Corn farmers report crop is developing well
- New tool may help greenhouse operators
June 22, 2007
- Immigration-reform debate to resume
- Cherry marketers report excellent crop
- State's sugar beet production declines
- Flies may spread deadly poultry ailment
June 21, 2007
- New trucking rules on hold as safety tests proceed
- Most insurance claims from freeze have been settled
- Year's 2nd case of equine West Nile virus reported
- Faster test identifies Pierce's disease bacterium
June 20, 2007
- Round 1 of apple-moth treatments nears end
- Workshops help farmers meet air-quality rules
- Monterey crop report includes food-safety update
- Weather boosts Central Valley blueberry crop
June 19, 2007
- Water crisis eases but concerns linger
- Central Coast strawberry harvest peaks
- Sweet corn farmers report excellent quality
- Irrigation study benefits pepper producers
June 18, 2007
- Pumping increases for State Water Project
- Sonoma grape growers assess water restrictions
- Canada imposes new rules due to apple moth
- EPA seeks more air-quality data on livestock farms
June 15, 2007
- State's timber production drops 5 percent
- Kern County declares water emergency
- Water agency warns SD farmers
- Vaccine approved for California cattle
June 14, 2007
- Westlands farmers hear water outlook
- Nations ease restrictions on US beef
- No more guava fruit flies have been found
- Project aims to make sheep better weed fighters
June 13, 2007
- Farm truck shortage possible
- Yields start high in wheat harvest
- Researchers study antioxidants
- Good start to rice season
June 12, 2007
- Tree fruit will be abundant this summer
- Apple growers say weather has been helpful
- Imperial Valley melon harvest hits full stride
- Olive growers observe lingering freeze impact
June 11, 2007
- Farm water supplies remain uncertain
- Lab will track apple-moth DNA
- Ranchers seek vaccine to protect cattle
- On-farm milk prices to rise in July
June 8, 2007
- San Diego farmers could see water cuts
- Wine sales rise for 13th straight year
- Cotton plants thrive with favorable weather
- Farm Bureau names new administrator
June 7, 2007
- Assembly passes bill to deter metal thefts
- Pest fighters announce more apple-moth treatments
- Sierra hay growers cope with June snowstorm
- Sweet potato farmers end planting season
June 6, 2007
- Water market reacts to pumping curtailment
- Dry winter cuts insect pressure on crops
- Urbanization pushes date groves southward
- State's production of organic milk grows
June 5, 2007
- Apple-moth fight will begin in Napa
- Farmers continue to urge immigration reform
- Delta asparagus harvest winds down
- Biologists to track pathogen that attacks crops
June 4, 2007
- Lower prune plum output predicted
- Delta pumping court hearing set for Aug. 21
- Summer artichokes will be available
- Improved foot and mouth vaccine developed
June 1, 2007
- Farm energy customers benefit from agreement
- Signs look positive for processing tomatoes
- Winegrape growers launch marketing campaign
- Summer brings changes in wine consumption
May 31, 2007
- Governor promotes farm products in Canada
- State's wheat crop progresses well
- UC field station deals with citrus malady
- Egg ranchers reduce production
May 30, 2007
- Farmers cope with reduced water supplies
- Winter freeze will affect summer lemons
- Enrollment grows in leafy-greens program
- Skilled workers pollinate date palms
May 29, 2007
- Spending bill includes rural schools, disaster aid
- Navel orange harvest nears early end
- Report outlines freeze impact on orange prices
- Official worries about out-of-state tomato plants
May 25, 2007
- Peach harvest gets off to a quick start
- Friant customers see larger water supply
- Guava fruit flies turn up in Monterey Park
- US seeks more information from China
May 24, 2007
- Farmers monitor immigration debate
- Apricot production bounces back
- Pear farmers anticipate large crop
- Temperatures may limit one serious pest
May 23, 2007
- Cherry farmers gear up for holiday demand ...
- ... and sweet corn will be plentiful, too
- 'Spanish red scale' worries citrus farmers
- Weather delays spring potato harvest
May 22, 2007
- Favorable weather boosts rice planting
- Dried-out rangelands affect cattle outlook
- Local officials fight light brown apple moth
- Panel looks at firefighting costs on forestland
May 21, 2007
- Science panel aims for apple-moth eradication
- Olive farmers look for a rebound year
- National hay stocks fall to 57-year low
- House to begin Farm Bill hearings
May 18, 2007
- Farm leader assesses immigration announcement
- Avocado, citrus growers watch new pest
- Ethanol firm looks at rice straw as a source
- Moms call for more fruit, vegetable consumption
May 17, 2007
- Officials confirm apple-moth find in Napa
- Drought, freeze lead to disaster declarations
- Big vegetable supply brings prices down
- Study shows grapes protect against diabetes
May 16, 2007
- Farmers, senators renew call for AgJOBS
- Scientists to advise about apple-moth fight
- Cotton finds a foothold in Sacramento Valley
- New lettuce seed resists plant disease
May 15, 2007
- Dry weather creates record cattle sales
- Machine raisin harvesting expands
- California winter wheat production increases
- More destructive plants discovered
May 14, 2007
- On-farm milk prices continue upward trend
- Apple-moth fight attracts notice elsewhere
- Volume of peach harvests expected to rise
- Report shows growth of direct wine sales
May 11, 2007
- UC Davis to boost bee research
- The rainfall year: dry, drier, driest
- California cherry production accelerates
- Experimenting consumers drive wine sales
May 10, 2007
- Governor promotes water plan with new reservoirs
- Estimate forecasts a record almond crop
- Experts to meet to plot apple-moth strategy
- Survey shows people eating at home more often
May 9, 2007
- Short bloom reduces size of prune crop
- Navel orange harvest to end this month
- Rice planting proceeds at rapid pace
- UC prepares to combat new plant virus
May 8, 2007
- Inspectors certify plants in apple-moth zone
- Border-inspection bill wins more support
- North Coast heat poses little danger to grapevines
- Most rangeland rates as 'poor' to 'very poor'
May 7, 2007
- Demand for blooms peaks before Mother's Day
- New pest-management methods protect roses
- Border inspectors reject some Mexican avocados
- Farmers finish planting cotton on schedule
May 4, 2007
- Will new spending bill include disaster aid?
- Rise in metal thefts brings response
- Tree fruit crops should be more plentiful
- Blueberry harvest starts in Central Valley
May 3, 2007
- USDA establishes apple-moth quarantine
- Pre-harvest weather helps apricot growers
- Rain benefits pastures in state's far north
- Bill could improve rural Internet service
May 2, 2007
- Snowpack stands at 29 percent of average
- Almond acreage now tops 700,000
- Chocolate-plant closure affects dairies
- Numbers of apple moths continue to balloon
May 1, 2007
- Farm groups assess prospects for immigration reform
- California cherry harvest gets under way
- Dry times affect both Sierra and Colorado Basin
- Timber producers plant millions of seedlings
April 30, 2007
- Apple moth discoveries worry farmers
- California cheese production increases
- Study looks at dairy foods and weight loss
- Onion supplies begin to recover
April 27, 2007
- Flower growers gear up for Mother's Day
- California farmland values grow slowly
- Young olive trees show delayed freeze damage
- Marketers see growth for watermelon juice
April 26, 2007
- Research uncovers clues in bee 'collapse'
- Traps find more light brown apple moths
- Early signs look good in winegrape vineyards
- Chico State to dedicate organic dairy
April 25, 2007
- US works to improve beef exports to Japan
- Most of state's wheat looks excellent
- Supercomputer work aids ethanol production
- Native grasses combat roadside weeds
April 24, 2007
- Legislation aims to deter metal theft
- Apple moth quarantine will likely grow
- Trade ruling on lemon juice wins praise
- Leafy-greens board seeks full participation
April 23, 2007
- Farm Bureau group heads to Washington
- Spring weather aids rice planting
- Report projects reduced onion acreage
- Klamath farmers expect full water supply
April 20, 2007
- Avocado growers evaluate the bloom
- Pest dispute prompts lawsuit
- High winds knock down almond trees
- Per-person vegetable use drops slightly
April 19, 2007
- Apple moths reach two new counties
- Orange growers say blossoms look fine
- Strawberry crop may still set record
- Milk production rose during first quarter
April 18, 2007
- Farm groups seek enhanced pest inspections
- Researchers find new way to fight fire ants
- Beginning-farmer programs may be bolstered
- CVP maintains 50-percent water forecast
April 17, 2007
- High fertilizer prices to continue
- Production costs, potential returns affect planting decisions
- Artichoke production peaking
- Green almonds now available
April 16, 2007
- Invasive moth found in Santa Clara County
- Alfalfa farmers anticipate better crops
- Ideal conditions benefit apple orchards
- Sweet corn harvest begins after freeze delay
April 13, 2007
- Rains bring partial relief to rangelands
- Beef marketers prepare for grilling season
- Pinot noir vineyard acreage rises 13 percent
- Work may help cellulosic ethanol production
April 12, 2007
- Center for Produce Safety to be created
- Rain delays delta asparagus harvest
- Blueberry growers expect more demand
- Online game encourages milk consumption
April 11, 2007
- Frost damages Carolina crops
- Progress reported on food safety issues
- Dairy farmers to earn more
- Additional apple moths found
April 10, 2007
- President pushes for immigration reform
- Early-season weather helps tomatoes
- Fresh-market onion supplies remain low
- Farmers find enough seed for new corn acres
April 9, 2007
- Berry growers ready for peak demand period
- Sweet corn harvest about to start
- Number of California dairies drops by 68
- Study charts artichokes' antioxidant content
April 6, 2007
- Vegetable supplies affect pre-Easter prices
- Disasters declared in three more counties
- Survey tracks retail food prices
- Goat producers see seasonal demand peak
April 5, 2007
- Dry weather forces ranchers to move cattle
- Maturing orchards boost almond harvest
- Central Valley leads in cheese production
- 'Air curtains' try to block hitchhiking pests
April 4, 2007
- Farmers analyze impact of trade agreement
- Olive crop could rebound this year
- Freeze causes gap in lemon supplies
- Dry weather affects Colorado River Basin
April 3, 2007
- More light brown apple moths found
- Rural school funding advancing
- Navel orange harvest slows
- Blueberries provide health benefits
April 2, 2007
- State's corn plantings to set record
- Higher prices lead to more wheat acreage
- Farmers assess impact of strong winds
- Freeze damage estimates rise
March 30, 2007
- Farm leader urges more bee research
- Senate passes disaster-relief package
- Lower prices bring cut in egg production
- Retired insect expert found 1st apple moth
March 29, 2007
- Snowpack is dry
- Fresno County seeks disaster aid for ranchers
- More light brown apple moths trapped
- Farm Bureau outlines farm bill objectives
March 28, 2007
- More dairy farmers will become corn growers
- Feed prices eat at poultry profits
- Senator presses for farm disaster aid
- Little damage noted from this week's rain
March 27, 2007
- Governor: State needs more reservoirs
- Hay farmers seek new look at hauling rules
- Search for light brown apple moth to widen
- Students start organic farm on Cal Poly campus
March 26, 2007
- Lamb supplies ample for Easter
- Prune crop size uncertain
- Better lettuce planted
- High onion prices to continue
March 23, 2007
- Nurseries anticipate a busy weekend
- More apple moths turn up in Bay Area
- Construction set for straw-to-fiberboard plant
- Fanciful stories win student writing contest
March 22, 2007
- Weather, feed prices affect cattle markets
- Farmers sell fennel as herb and vegetable
- Study shows benefits of flavonoid-rich foods
- Educational campaign features California foods
March 21, 2007
- Ag Day focuses on farmed fuels
- Bush renews call for ethanol research
- UC studies expanded production of biofuel crop
- Basketball fans boost avocado consumption
March 20, 2007
- Reported crime losses rise in Central Valley
- Tomato farmers call planting weather ideal
- Fig trees bud early, encouraging growers
- Olive committee researches mechanical harvesting
March 19, 2007
- CVP increases water-supply forecast
- Dairy farmers to see milk prices rise
- Winter chill benefits pear orchards
- Web-based tool helps cotton planning
March 16, 2007
- Farm Bureau participates in Korea trade talks
- Rice planting preparations begin
- Good blueberry crop possible
- Pixie mandarins survive freeze
March 15, 2007
- Value of wine exports jumps 30 percent
- Vineyards start to bloom near North Coast
- Disaster declaration brings more freeze aid
- Timber producers plant trees, watch prices
March 14, 2007
- Almond co-op reports 'strong' bee activity
- Peach farmers see signs of big crop
- More light brown apple moths turn up
- State inspects imported avocados
March 13, 2007
- Young Farmer & Ranchers optimistic
- Asparagus harvest ramping up
- Sweet potato growers prepare for season
- Organic research plots expanding
March 12, 2007
- Crop report gauges freeze impact on oranges
- Cherry trees approach full bloom
- UC to set aside organic research plot
- Farm Bureau's Gomes to join CDFA
March 9, 2007
- Farmers prepare to plant cotton
- Freeze disasters declared in four more counties
- February rains replenished many pastures
- Cattle prices rise to three-year high
March 8, 2007
- Egg production drops to 48-year low
- Analysts: Ethanol demand to boost corn planting
- Prune orchards begin to bloom
- Water officials monitor snowmelt
March 7, 2007
- Lettuce supplies will begin to grow
- Study: California No. 2 in equipment-dealer jobs
- Apricot farmers say bloom was 'ideal'
- Peak time arrives for Blossom Trail
March 6, 2007
- Strawberry harvest accelerates
- Tomato farmers consider planting plans
- Colorado River runoff at 80 percent
- Cucumber study aims to boost disease resistance
March 5, 2007
- Wheat crop bolstered by recent rains
- February storms improve Sierra snowpack
- One-time orange juice glut evaporates
- State's red-meat production rises 9 percent
March 2, 2007
- State's honey production drops
- 'Perfect storm' drives up fuel prices
- Pinot noir wine retains its popularity
- Researchers combat citrus ailment
March 1, 2007
- Farmers contemplate wine promotions
- Destructive moth lands in Berkeley
- Inspectors reject more Mexican avocados
- Poor crops elsewhere being gap in onion supplies
February 28, 2007
- Farm leaders briefed on farm bill proposals
- Klamath watershed gets more snow
- Rain improves rangeland forage
- Artichokes rebounding
February 27, 2007
- Almond farmers hope weather doesn't discourage bees
- Napa finds sharpshooter on nursery plant
- Counties fight invasive Japanese dodder
- Farmers say date palms withstood the freeze
February 26, 2007
- CVP reduces water projections
- Dairy demand could boost milk prices
- Ventura County trees recover
- Delta asparagus harvest begins
February 23, 2007
- Sunkist says orange supplies look a bit better
- Cabbage farmers report strong demand
- Central Calif. farmers poised for planting season
- Mexico buys record amounts of US beef
February 22, 2007
- Almond blossoms open in Central Valley
- First equine WNV case of '07 reported
- Improved prices help stabilize apple acreage
- Officials dedicate new FFA Center
February 21, 2007
- Dairy farmers learn about new greenhouse-gas law
- Pest hitchhikes on Mexican avocados
- Southland farmers welcome weekend rain
- Freeze, drought bring disaster declaration
February 20, 2007
- Weather reduces feed for sheep
- Apple farmers expect heavy bloom
- Winter storm affected flower sales
- Farm advisors fight blueberry pest
February 16, 2007
- Orange harvest progresses 'about as anticipated'
- Chinese New Year boosts pistachio demand
- Beef exporters experience frustration
- Food banks collect produce donations
February 15, 2007
- Report charts farmland losses
- Lack of wildflowers affects bees
- On-farm milk prices to rise March 1
- Anaylsts foresee steady retail beef prices
February 14, 2007
- Officials to view freeze damage on small farms
- Wheat farmers notice some impact from cold
- Board appointed for new leafy-greens program
- Celery shipper starts using recyclable boxes
February 13, 2007
- Berries, sparkling wine see Valentine sales boost
- PG&E to buy natural gas produced on dairy
- Crowds gather for World Ag Expo opening
- 'Dual resistance' protects lettuce from disease
February 12, 2007
- Gap in vegetable supplies relates to freeze
- Governor backs emergency farm aid
- Grape crush drops from previous record
- Study: Irrigation brings temperatures down
February 9, 2007
- California rose growers emphasize freshness
- Almond production, sales continue to grow
- Bill would dedicate money to produce safety
- North-state firm plans biomass-ethanol plant
February 8, 2007
- Ranchers welcome much-needed rain
- Lawmakers introduce disaster-relief bill
- Food-safety program earns certification
- New sugar beet fends off crop disease
February 7, 2007
- Almond bloom remains a couple weeks away
- Weather has helped asparagus plants
- Macadamia growers gauge freeze impact
- Food affordability continues to increase
February 6, 2007
- Rain would benefit vineyards
- USDA declares freeze disasters
- New methods check citrus for freeze damage
- Number of California farms drops slightly
February 5, 2007
- Snow levels drop below half of average
- More oranges to begin reaching market
- Marketers see jump in chicken-wing demand
- Long Beach teacher earns statewide award
February 2, 2007
- USDA Secretary Johanns outlines farm policies ...
- ... and hears of freeze impact on farms
- 'Buy California' program urges freeze response
- Study shows how cattle grazing helps environment
February 1, 2007
- Nursery crops suffer delays due to freeze
- Colorado River runoff appears near average
- 'Dryland' wheat suffers from low rainfall
- Vegetable production tops 11 million tons
January 31, 2007
- Plenty of avocados for Super Bowl Sunday
- Coastal farmers and ranchers welcome rain
- Utilities offer aid to farmers and workers
- Fire-ant fight continues in Orange County
January 30, 2007
- Cheese production record set
- Small acreage farmers hard hit by freeze
- Corn acreage expected to expand
- Cold helps insect fight
January 29, 2007
- Strawberry supplies begin recovery
- Freeze spared most celery crops
- Central Coast farmers fear long-term impact
- Dry, cold weather challenges cattle ranchers
January 26, 2007
- Governor pledges help for farmers, workers
- Freeze took varied toll on new fruit crops
- Dry winter worries cherry growers
- Chinese imports affect honey market
January 25, 2007
- Reports detail preliminary freeze damage
- Lettuce shows effects of cold weather
- Lack of rain becomes increasingly worrisome
- Proposed leafy-greens program takes next step
January 24, 2007
- $800 million citrus losses
- Cold may have damaged winegrapes
- Orchards are dry
- Farm advisors say prune in spring
January 23, 2007
- Emergency declaration helps expedite freeze damage claims
- Wheat farmers are irrigating
- Thieves hit avocado groves
- Strawberry growers set new production record
January 22, 2007
- Farm tour reviewed
- More wheat planted
- Record milk production
- Gluten substitute developed
January 19, 2007
- Court orders water fee refunds for some
- Propane shortage worries farmers
- Cold has damaged olive trees
- Milk price hike won't cover farm production costs
January 18, 2007
- Inspection program assures quality citrus
- Super Bowl avocado supplies should be OK
- Imperial Valley farmers assess veggie damage
- Processors seek more tomato acreage
January 17, 2007
- Damage estimates will take some time
- Citrus farmers continue to battle freeze
- Avocados, berries, vegetables all affected
- Dairy farmers keep cows comfortable
January 16, 2007
- Citrus growers assess damage from cold spell
- Winter weather harms coastal crops
- Food safety program garners support
- Field crops decline in the state
January 12, 2007
- Arctic air could damage citrus fruit
- Livestock, poultry will weather the cold wave
- Strawberry growers worry about rain
- Wind causes damage in avocado groves
January 11, 2007
- Senators reintroduce AgJOBS bill
- Cold weather worries olive growers
- Demand sparks additional garlic planting
- Program helps farmers find foreign customers
January 10, 2007
- Citrus farmers mobilize to protect fruit
- More snow headed to Klamath Basin
- Ethanol 'explosion' disrupts corn market
- State's bean acreage has declined
January 9, 2007
- AFBF optimistic for immigration reform, farm bill
- Farmers preparing for cold
- Colorado River watershed 97% of average
- Kiwifruit crop as expected
January 8, 2007
- Processors offer higher prices for tomatoes
- Will Plains cattle losses affect beef prices?
- Californians buy more organic milk
- Production of Clementine citrus increases
January 5, 2007
- First survey shows below-average snowpack
- Officials estimate crop losses from high winds
- Exporters struggle to sell beef to Asia
- Baby yams may open a niche market
January 4, 2007
- Farm Bill, tax, trade issues await new Congress
- Shortage from Northwest affects onion supplies
- Winter carrot harvest reaches peak
- Horse virus prompts racetrack quarantine
January 3, 2007
- Farmers renew immigration-reform push
- Storms strand Colorado cattle
- Brussels sprouts harvest extended
- State observes Dried Plum Month
January 2, 2007
- Beef ranchers optimistic for 2007
- Consumers benefit from ag research
- Wind damage being assessed
- Christmas tree sales good

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