Food & Farm News

December 24, 2008
- Wheat farmers hope for recovery
- Winter's chill benefits trees
- New product helps keep mealybug under control
- A grower's tips: keeping holiday flowers their freshest
December 23, 2008
- Giving the gift of food
- Another strawberry record in the making?
- Christmas tree sales remain steady
- Are you smarter than a fifth-grader?
December 22, 2008
- California retains title as top milk-producing state
- Mexican fruit fly discovery prompts concerns
- Dairy council offers help in shedding holiday weight gain
- Soggy conditions dampen food banks' prospects
December 19, 2008
- Wild rice production up this year
- Adequate credit available to farmers
- Strawberries linked to heart health
- Giant raisin dances to fame
December 18, 2008
- Freeze imperils citrus crop
- More hay needed for organic milk production
- Pesticide use declines
- Grant will speed development of new wheat varieties
December 17, 2008
- Farmers prepare for freezing temperatures
- Federal ruling likely means sizeable cuts in water deliveries
- Rain interrupts some strawberry production
- Large tractors and combines experience surge in sales
December 16, 2008
- Weekend storms do little to ease drought concerns
- 'Tis the season for festive flowers
- Californians asked for opinions on state's food future
- Nanotechnology may be used for food safety
December 15, 2008
- Lower production costs won't directly lower grocery bill--yet
- An orange in the Christmas stocking?
- Switchgrass gaining favor for ethanol production
- Preserving California's bounty: More people freeze, dry or can
December 12, 2008
- Gala is the apple of the consumer's eye
- Greenhouse operators welcome drop in natural gas prices
- Farmers take steps to protect trees from high wind
- Antioxidants support aging minds
December 11, 2008
- Farmers complete chestnut harvest
- Smaller producers grab biggest share of wine market growth
- Mediterranean diet may help fight metabolic syndrome
- Researchers battle barley pest
December 10, 2008
- Ag expert shares optimism at Farm Bureau's annual meeting
- Rancher honored for environmental stewardship
- Farm Bureau notes members' distinguished service
- Farmers and ranchers hope for different weather conditions
December 9, 2008
- Farm Bureau president encourages smart water strategies
- Farm Bureau honors young agriculturalists
- Pistachio crop looks great
- Turkeys plentiful for Christmas
December 8, 2008
- Wool prices take a dive
- Dairy exporters look to China for market opportunities
- State's largest farm group meets in Burlingame
- Irrigation technology helps tomato growers use less water
December 5, 2008
- State urges wise water use
- Cotton farmers hope for boll weevil control
- Growers face new plant virus
- Produce may help build better bones
December 4, 2008
- Table olives are losing favor on California farms
- Imperial Valley farmers begin winter vegetable harvest
- New program creates low-cost hunting opportunities
- Mighty mustard: Scientists find it helps control weeds
December 3, 2008
- State's avocado crop could be the smallest ever
- Medfly quarantine set in San Diego County
- Sugar beets: a California crop whose heyday has passed
- Christmas tree sales are brisk so far
December 2, 2008
- Clementine mandarins: Demand outweighs supply
- New lettuce variety resists destructive pest
- Dairy cows are settling in for winter
- UC professors honored for landmark research
December 1, 2008
- California egg production increases
- Ruling opens new markets for California winemakers
- Young farmers group gets bigger, better
- Scientists study reactions of insect pests
November 26, 2008
- Approval of trade agreement expected to boost wine sales
- Turkey tips are just a phone call (or web chat) away
- Fresh California potatoes are in good supply throughout the year
- Experts offer hints for healthier holiday fare
November 25, 2008
- Cotton farmers wrap up harvest
- We're spilling the beans on a new crop
- Fire-ravaged areas on alert for possible mudslides
- Don't get burned when purchasing firewood
November 24, 2008
- Experts ponder water outlook for this winter
- Fresno State students raise, sell Thanksgiving turkeys
- It's a banner year for California strawberry growers
- Waterproof rice? UC scientists develop new variety
November 21, 2008
- Apricot production drops again
- Westlands Water District farmers will rely on well water
- California-grown celery is a Thanksgiving favorite
- Surprisingly, male honeybees can play a key role in pollination
November 20, 2008
- Fruit and nut trees enjoy foggy weather
- Raisins may be a key to a healthier mouth
- Almond's nutritional profile helps Blue Diamond set sales record
- Carrots get a calcium boost
November 19, 2008
- Specialty produce can liven up menus
- Monitoring leaf temperatures could improve irrigation technology
- Out-of-state bees find a winter home in California
- Both urban and rural residents bothered by wild turkeys
November 18, 2008
- Planting of winter wheat continues
- Long-term planning more challenging for nursery operators
- L.A. County ag commissioner's office suffers fire damage
- California remains the top milk state
November 17, 2008
- Water contractors warn against new delta pumping restrictions
- Dairy cooperative plans market expansion
- Classic Thanksgiving dinner is still affordable
- Pistachios linked to better heart health
November 14, 2008
- Medfly infestation discovered in San Diego County
- Pistachio and almond trees are in heavy demand
- Mandarin harvest has begun
- Scientists seek the most efficient pollinators
November 13, 2008
- Christmas trees: 'Tis almost the season
- Frozen vegetables are a hot item
- International meeting highlights foods for health
- Winegrape growers recognized for sustainability practices
November 12, 2008
- What's up with food prices?
- Cover crops can help farmers reduce fertilizer use
- Plumper walnuts? That's one research goal
- Demand for California wine continues to rise
November 11, 2008
- On-farm milk price will drop in December
- Rice fields have a decidedly different look
- Processing of almond crop is going to take some time
- Experimental canola plantings show several potential benefits
November 10, 2008
- Light brown apple month found in Fairfield
- Rangeland grasses need more rain
- Butte County family farm earns two national awards
- Farms provide an outdoor classroom for students of all ages
November 7, 2008
- Processing tomato yields are third best on record
- Home and business owners seek plants that use little water
- California egg production declines
- Farmers market customers can still bring home the bounty
November 6, 2008
- Sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving? The crop looks great
- High school students get a glimpse at forestry careers
- Changing seasons bring changing duties for dairy farmers
- Dried plums tied to reduction in heart disease
November 5, 2008
- Soft economy hasn't affected milk demand yet
- Farmers hope consumers deck the halls for the holidays
- Almonds earn more health-related kudos
- Wool: More than just a cozy sweater
November 4, 2008
- Turkeys will be plentiful for Thanksgiving
- Rain delays citrus harvest
- Experts work at building a better bee
- Good for the gremlins. Good for the grapes.
November 3, 2008
- Farm advisors begin logging chill hours
- Winter vegetable crop is looking good
- Dairy farmers turn to rice straw as an alternative to hay
- Survey: California restaurant patrons prefer local food
October 31, 2008
- Farmers brace for 2009 water cutbacks
- Nurseries cope with psyllid quarantine
- Study: Raw broccoli offers best anti-cancer potential
- Construction lull whittles away at logging operations
October 30, 2008
- One year after fires, farmers work toward recovery
- Governor opposes Proposition 2
- Smart shopping helps extend food budget
- Gypsy moth quarantine established in Ventura County
October 29, 2008
- Farmers benefit from drop in fuel prices
- Dry conditions prompt water purchase
- More farmers markets stay open year-round
- California company simplifies pomegranate consumption
October 28, 2008
- Lily farmers prepare for Easter
- Mushroom line offers a boost of vitamin D
- California student elected to national FFA office
- Consumers show preference for domestic food
October 27, 2008
- Farm credit market is somewhat insulated
- Endive farmers prepare for peak season
- Fungus might provide key to controlling apple pest
- Women's agricultural group opposes Proposition 2
October 24, 2008
- Mango harvest comes to an end
- Agriculture secretary encourages garden-based learning
- California's pest battle provides lessons for Massachusetts
- Strawberries touted as Halloween treat
October 23, 2008
- Wart-covered pumpkins bump up sales
- Unique ale produced using locally grown hops
- Cancer patients benefit from fruit, vegetable consumption
- Study highlights almonds' health properties
October 22, 2008
- Lighter winegrape crop attracts higher prices
- Cotton production drops by nearly half
- Rice harvest will conclude soon
- Pepper plantings take on a colorful tone
October 21, 2008
- Apple harvest continues to impress
- Dairy producers hope to expand exports to China
- Meteorologists float the possibility of a wet winter
- Seed-sorting device could help lower wheat costs
October 20, 2008
- Sugar beet sector in California is being phased out
- Agriculture dodges most wildfire damage
- More milk drinkers are opting for organic
- Psyllid task force optimistic about eradication efforts
October 17, 2008
- Nut company adds power to irrigation district's grid
- Navel orange harvest approaches
- Agritourism doing OK in tough times
- Pumpkin seeds are nutrient rich
October 16, 2008
- Weather challenges this year's olive crop
- Goat meat is becoming more popular
- Technology for fruit snacks is California grown
- Winegrape damage is less than feared
October 15, 2008
- Strawberry harvest moves south
- Sugarcane eyed for ethanol production
- 'Cafeteria crusaders' are changing the way kids eat
- Wild cattle provide clues for domesticated herds
October 14, 2008
- Wildfire threatens agriculture in south state
- Winegrape growers assess freeze damage
- A record is squashed in Half Moon Bay
- Fall vegetables and melons will be plentiful
October 13, 2008
- Frost threatens higher-elevation winegrapes
- November's on-farm milk price is set
- Biofuels research: From garbage to gas
- Teenagers work on 'Got Milk?' campaign
October 10, 2008
- It's a good year for date lovers
- Some farmers must wait for grapes to sweeten
- Local farms will provide corn for new ethanol plant
- Researchers study vitamin C's role in preventing osteoporosis
October 9, 2008
- Farm exports are likely to drop
- Sweet potato farmers report good quality crop
- More Oriental fruit flies turn up in L.A. County
- 'Robber bees' put up a honey of a fight
October 8, 2008
- Water restrictions trim macadamia harvest
- America is developing a taste for Asian vegetables
- Rice fields provide abundant waterfowl habitat
- Wheat-based foods are returning to popularity
October 7, 2008
- Rural schools get a funding boost
- Most farmers welcome weekend rain
- Families have a new resource for meal planning
- Genome research seeks ways to control nematode
October 6, 2008
- Peach, plum and nectarine harvests come to an end
- Tightened credit impacts small businesses
- Grants help California commodities reach global markets
- New university major focuses on sustainable farming
October 3, 2008
- Wheat, tomato farmers prepare fields for planting
- Mint harvest under way in Klamath Basin
- Small farms get a boost
- County Farm Bureau earns health and safety award
October 2, 2008
- Water availability will impact 2009 growing decisions
- Farmers applaud signing of crime-prevention bill
- It's pumpkin time on farms and in stores
- McCain gets Farm Bureau endorsement
October 1, 2008
- Egg prices continue to fluctuate
- Survey says: Californians prefer fresh food
- Wool is still less expensive than synthetic threads
- Researchers hopeful about additional red wine benefit
September 30, 2008
- Fresh produce, meat to get country-of-origin labels
- Almond harvest shows improved quality
- Funding will help fight rural crime, invasive pests
- Farm stands get the OK to offer more items
September 29, 2008
- Before they can be roasted on an open fire…
- More Oriental fruit flies spotted in south state
- Central Valley's walnut harvest begins
- Land trust group earns accreditation
September 26, 2008
- Horseradish yields are up
- Technology enhances dairy operations
- More consumers turning to farmers markets
- America's love of walnuts spurs more research
September 25, 2008
- Californians can prevent disaster by inspecting their trees
- Groups seek to streamline rules for wine shipments
- Water woes mount on state's farms
- Scientists find new ways to keep rice plants healthy
September 24, 2008
- Sizing up the rural real estate market
- Dairy farmers get ready for winter
- Wine business gets greener
- Family farms permanently preserved for agriculture
September 23, 2008
- Olive oil production booms in California
- Larger lamb chops on the research menu
- Folic acid benefits moms-to-be
- Promotion asks people to tackle childhood hunger by dining out
September 22, 2008
- Farmer's almanac predicts a dry, cool winter
- Farm safety is top-of-mind this week
- The best test at school is a taste test!
- Like ladybugs? This project is for you
September 19, 2008
- Wild rice harvest nears completion
- 'Good' bugs help protect food supply
- Research to focus on disease resistance
- Fresh tomatoes on the menu for schools, others
September 18, 2008
- Cling peach harvest declines
- Wanted: Plant breeders
- Crews tackle Asian citrus psyllid
- Model farm helps solve dilemma
September 17, 2008
- Dairy farmers seek new buyers for their milk
- Researchers find more benefits to broccoli
- Competition for water threatens honeydew melon crop
- Bigger, brighter apples are on the horizon
September 16, 2008
- Crews combat two different pests in south state
- Today is the deadline for crop insurance purchases
- Fall lettuce harvest may be better than expected
- Foreign market for pomegranates expands
September 15, 2008
- Destructive moth found in Ventura County
- Rice harvest is starting
- Lighter navel orange crop predicted
- Challenging year cuts asparagus production
September 12, 2008
- Internet wine sales to begin
- Cling peach harvest ending
- When life hands you lemons, set a world record!
- Better food selection for the obese
September 11, 2008
- Psyllid discoveries prompt quarantine
- Farmers seek change to milk-pricing formula
- Phase-out of water program may cut food production
- Study: Legume consumption lowers diabetes risk
September 10, 2008
- Dairies help fuel economic growth
- Water woes may impact beef prices
- Research focuses on tomato production
- Students urged to "Imagine this…"
September 9, 2008
- Oriental fruit flies discovered in a second county
- Timber farmers hurry to harvest fire-damaged trees
- July's milk production dips slightly
- Research targets wheat disease
September 8, 2008
- Drought losses tallied
- Farmers begin pistachio harvest
- Cheers! It's California Wine Month
- Avocados take a leading role in tailgate menus
September 5, 2008
- Drought preparations: Bracing for the worst
- Walnut harvest should be a good one
- Water shortage threatens fresh fig crop
- Produce sales inch upward
September 4, 2008
- Power line proposal sparks concern
- Researchers make sweet discovery
- Egg production rises
- Dryland wheat farmers face tough year
September 3, 2008
- Citrus-damaging insect found
- The eyes have it: Antioxidants help vision
- It's planting time for winter vegetables
- Milk helps exercise recovery
September 2, 2008
- Legislators pass metal theft bill
- Record sales tempered by rise in production costs
- Processing tomato forecast drops slightly
- Scent creates fatal attraction for moths
August 29, 2008
- 2007 was a banner year for California ag
- Irrigation cuts trigger long-term concerns
- Change in import quotas may not ruffle too many feathers here
- Grill it up great this Labor Day!
August 28, 2008
- Water supplies cut earlier than usual
- Inspectors hope to muscle out invasive pest
- Wine moves from bottle to box
- Veterinarians oppose Proposition 2
August 27, 2008
- Pest infestations prompt two quarantines
- Group seeks alternatives to honeybee pollination
- Drought declarations affect nearly every county
- Suspicious eggs ID'd as Asian gypsy moths
August 26, 2008
- Farmers hard-hit by metal thieves
- California commodities earn a perfect score
- California wheat growers enjoy a bumper harvest
- Note to parents: Try, try again
August 25, 2008
- Researcher applauds FDA decision
- Farm couple gets presidential volunteer award
- Fish rescue planned in the delta
- After peak, lemon prices expected to soften
August 22, 2008
- Farmers anticipate diesel price drop
- Fill up your tank with … sweet potatoes?
- It's all about almonds
- New tool helps with insect ID
August 21, 2008
- State braces for mandatory water rationing
- What's for breakfast?
- Cornfield pest keeps farmers hopping
- Crews continue to fight Oriental fruit flies
August 20, 2008
- Westside farmers struggle with water shortages
- Forecast says state's hay production will drop
- New ads promote potatoes' nutritional value
- Studies show men benefit from fruit, vegetable consumption
August 19, 2008
- Water conservation efforts will aid salmon
- Study links dairy to better bones in kids
- It's a limb breaker for walnut growers
- Keitt mangoes: They're habit forming!
August 18, 2008
- Pest discovered in Los Angeles County
- Grocery shoppers should get relief
- Drought prompts more disaster declarations
- Unripe but ready
August 15, 2008
- California says goodbye to Medfly
- Caucus explores ways to prevent wildfires
- Organic milk consumption on the rise
- Pig Mobile rolls in to State Fair
August 14, 2008
- Farmworkers rally for water
- Wanted: ag specialists to secure America's borders
- Get your sunny side up
- High vitamin C intake may cut diabetes risk
August 13, 2008
- Summit: It's time to clear the air
- Revised report plumps up raisin prediction
- Buzz continues over mysterious bee ailment
- Olive harvest expected to drop by half
August 12, 2008
- Global almond shipments soar
- Farmers adapt to life in the quarantine zone
- Carrots planted now for fall and winter harvest
- Scientists have ways of making seeds talk
August 11, 2008
- Travel advisory: Don't pack a pest
- Tight economy trims home landscaping plans
- On-farm milk prices drop again
- Transit officials weigh mustard seed as a pollution solution
August 8, 2008
- Flower growers discuss impact of imports
- New study shows new benefit of broccoli
- Plant breeders work to protect wheat from disease
- USDA: Farm real estate values continue to rise
August 7, 2008
- Bill would expand offerings at farmstands
- More fresh produce available to elementary schools
- Researchers work to keep cows cool
- Winegrape harvest expands to Lodi region
August 6, 2008
- Legislation targets metal thieves
- Victory declared in sharpshooter battle
- Disaster declarations mount
- Snack time? Fruit's the favorite for these kids
August 5, 2008
- Things are shakin' as almond harvest starts
- Dixon-area Medfly quarantine nears end
- Pheromones disrupt mating of destructive beetles
- Fresno State plans to expand organic research
August 4, 2008
- Prices increase for winegrapes
- Quality year for Gala apples
- Progress reported in red imported fire ant control
- Researcher developing disease resistant avocado tree
August 1, 2008
- Tomato growers want regulator improvements
- Egg production declines
- Sweet corn quality good in California
- Bee research seeks answers
July 31, 2008
- Water shortages could affect fall lettuce
- Peach production recovers from freezes
- Congress looks at tracing fresh produce
- Farm group calls for comprehensive energy plan
July 30, 2008
- Country-of-origin food labels to debut this fall
- Consumer trends aid farmers' markets
- New barley variety aims at natural-foods market
- Proper cooling assures safety of bagged salads
July 29, 2008
- Fish farmers struggle with feed costs
- Vineyard Team launches certification program
- Cherry shipments rose sharply this year
- Cal Expo to honor former Farm Bureau leader
July 28, 2008
- Report: Egg farms would leave state quickly
- Governor requests drought assistance
- Rising costs squeeze farm incomes
- List of freeze-disaster counties grows to 10
July 25, 2008
- Jalapeno farmers worry about demand
- Drought records continue to fall
- Project aims to enhance bees' diversity
- Lemon harvests will be smaller worldwide
July 24, 2008
- Farmworkers and families rally for water
- Bloomtime weather reduces olive crop
- New-crop sweet potatoes about to reach market
- Survey shows consumers eat at home more often
July 23, 2008
- UC study: Initiative would eliminate most egg farms
- Water shortages affect entire communities
- No. 1 farm county sets new production record
- Vets from UCD to care for Olympic horses
July 22, 2008
- Dog's nose knows to stop illegal produce
- Rice farmers hope for warmer nights
- Cheese sales rise sharply
- Oils in herbs, spices fight food-borne pathogens
July 21, 2008
- Fuel surcharges push trucking costs up
- State's milk production continues to rise
- Drought, freeze lead to disaster declarations
- California cheese will be served at Olympics
July 18, 2008
- Tomato farmers welcome lifting of warning
- Water-short farmers wonder what '09 will bring
- Valencia orange harvest accelerates
- Ice cream earns its special day
July 17, 2008
- McCain, Obama discuss farm issues
- Water transfer will help permanent crops
- Cotton suffers from water shortages
- USDA adds money to conservation program
July 16, 2008
- Lemon farmers report strong demand
- Freeze disasters declared in two more counties
- Farmers report good yields in winter wheat
- Study links low-fat dairy foods with heart-healthy diet
July 15, 2008
- Well drillers experience spike in demand
- Butte County wildfire spares most cropland
- Brussels sprout harvest gets under way
- Farmers see promise in organic rice
July 14, 2008
- Farm groups expand heat-safety education
- Beekeepers protect hives from heat
- On-farm milk price to drop Aug. 1
- Report sees higher demand for lettuce, carrots
July 11, 2008
- Schwarzenegger, Feinstein propose water bond
- Rural communities suffer from water shortages
- Hot weather slows start of pear harvest
- Survey ranks kids' favorite vegetables
July 10, 2008
- Processing tomato crop will be reduced
- Seminars aim to prevent heat-related illness
- Study links leafy greens, fruit to lower diabetes risk
- Referendum retains kiwifruit marketing order
July 9, 2008
- Gap fire threatens fruit groves
- 'Smart controllers' aid irrigation efficiency
- Fruit harvests quicken in Central Valley
- Lottery tickets promote milk consumption
July 8, 2008
- Burned rangeland will need years to recover
- Misters, fans and shades cool dairy cows
- Pomegranate crop features large fruit
- New methods aim to enhance safety of cut greens
July 7, 2008
- Costs to grow vegetables rise rapidly
- Drought disasters declared in three more counties
- Goats help landowners control brush
- Manufacturers add almonds to more foods
July 3, 2008
- Westside farmers say added water will help, a little
- Independence Day produce favorites will be plentiful
- Tree-fruit production stays on pace
- Moth quarantine expands in San Mateo County
July 2, 2008
- More citrus psyllids found in Tijuana
- DWR announces water trades, transfers
- Wildfire losses include timber, rangeland
- New figures show rise in state's farm exports
July 1, 2008
- Drought forces ranchers to sell cattle
- Freeze losses lead to disaster declaration
- Forecast predicts record almond harvest
- Farmers expand plantings of several field crops
June 30, 2008
- Wildfires scorch rangeland, timber
- Judge's ruling relieves Sacramento Valley farmers
- Discovery of pest in Tijuana worries Californians
- On-farm egg prices drop again
June 27, 2008
- Beekeepers urge continued research
- Japanese beetle turns up in Merced
- Study aims to disrupt pest's breeding
- Produce-safety center announces research program
June 26, 2008
- Farmers abandon tomato fields
- California cherry season ending
- Farmers markets increasing in popularity
- Whole potatoes produce more nutrients
June 25, 2008
- Equine West Nile Virus found in Riverside County
- Heat causes more water use
- Farm bill helps California farmers
- High hay prices to continue
June 24, 2008
- Canning peach harvest starting
- Navel orange harvest wraps up
- New Web page markets farm produce
- Better mosquito repellent discovered
June 23, 2008
- Ground water pumping into irrigation canals begins
- Huron farmers abandon fall vegetable planting plans
- Iowa farmers have much flood damage
- Date crop in good shape
June 20, 2008
- Metal theft prevention bill advancing
- New strawberry production record possible
- California remains leading dairy state
- Ethanol by-product subs for petroleum in plastic
June 19, 2008
- Reservoirs are half empty
- Weather challenges sweet potato farmers
- Sugar beet production declines
- New healthy snack food available
June 18, 2008
- Louisiana citrus growers face new threat
- Blueberry harvest coming to an end
- Water OK for tree fruit so far
- Ag research funding declining
June 17, 2008
- University farm becomes animal refuge
- Winegrape production may decline
- Artichokes available all summer
- Scientists battle new fungal disease
June 16, 2008
- Farmers need water quickly
- Range fire losses mount
- Olympics will offer California strawberries
- Environmentally friendly fungal disease treatments found
June 13, 2008
- Governor declares water emergency
- Agriculture fire damage minor so far
- Dairy farmers to earn more for milk
- California asparagus season ending
June 12, 2008
- California-grown tomatoes safe for consumption
- Avocado promotion planned
- California cut flower growers tour Colombia
- Wheat planting may increase
June 11, 2008
- Wind worries rice farmers
- Frost damage to winegrapes appears lighter
- Bee research advances
- Apricot and prune crops look heavier
June 10, 2008
- Farmers feel pinch of high fertilizer prices
- Calcot reports reduction in acreage
- California apple crop looks good for most varieties
- Innovative technology monitors water needs
June 9, 2008
- Wheat growers report promising yields
- Bill to deter metal theft faces committee test
- Almond farmers employ 'deficit irrigation'
- Spring freeze reduced kiwifruit crop
June 6, 2008
- Court hearing on salmon could affect water supplies
- Farmers consider whether to idle more land
- Organic farmers consider veterinary acupuncture
- Local produce commands a premium, study says
June 5, 2008
- Governor declares statewide drought
- Farm groups support drought declaration
- Peach estimate reflects April frost
- Mid-June could see gap in cherry supplies
June 4, 2008
- CVP reduces water allocations
- Central Valley melon harvest starts slowly
- Report evaluates air-freight to China
- Bees pollinate California field crops
June 3, 2008
- Water woes continue
- It's pumpkin planting time
- Hot weather tips suggested
- Prune crop expected to increase
June 2, 2008
- Water shortages loom on Westside
- Farmers tend a large tomato crop
- USDA revises export projections upward
- Mid-May heat helped Central Valley wheat
May 30, 2008
- Workshop aims at slowing metal theft
- A late-May rain helps San Diego County farmers
- On-farm prices for eggs fell last month
- Study says smokers benefit from fruits, vegetables
May 29, 2008
- Shipping costs rise for California-grown fruit
- Miniature watermelons find a larger market
- Test looks at hang time for Central Valley grapes
- Federal farm bill raises investment in organic agriculture
May 28, 2008
- Cherry crop escapes major damage
- Santa Cruz farm fire damage uncertain
- More water runoff in Colorado River basin expected
- Developing a 20-year plan
May 27, 2008
- Santa Cruz wildfire causes farm damage
- Farmers markets increase in popularity
- Navel orange harvest continues through June
- Fruits and vegetables good for older people
May 23, 2008
- Strong winds affect almonds, other crops
- Cotton farmers await a warmup
- Farm bill earns strong support in Congress
- Students create new wine-bottle enclosure
May 22, 2008
- Congress moves to override farm bill veto
- Family farmers say Prop 98 protects property
- USDA foresees increase in beef exports
- Tests look at new way to sanitize beehives
May 21, 2008
- Nursery plant sales begin to pick up
- Forecast sees smaller meat, poultry supplies in '09
- Report: Farm exports generate jobs
- Study links modest wine drinking to liver health
May 20, 2008
- USDA Secretary: Biofuels small factor in food prices
- Heat wave causes little crop damage
- Farmers plant much more safflower
- Computerized soil probes help irrigation
May 19, 2008
- New bill could ease farm stand restrictions
- Week of Blueberries kicks off in California
- Cotton Incorporated launches shopping mall campaign
- Research reveals benefits of fruits, berries
May 16, 2008
- Congress approves new 5-year farm bill
- Rising fuel prices change consumer dining habits
- European demand for California almonds on the rise
- Farmers cope with high winds, heat
May 15, 2008
- Farmers take steps to prevent heat illness
- California nectarines and plums to arrive in stores soon
- Goat milk production on the rise
- World's largest milk carton unveiled in Fresno
May 14, 2008
- Tight supplies of containers affect farm exports
- A much-larger wheat harvest begins
- New varieties buoy table-grape market
- Biologist works to protect rice from tadpole shrimp
May 13, 2008
- Farmers prepare for hot spell
- Harvest of fresh peaches begins
- Large volumes of Imperial onions reach market
- Outlook for rice market remains strong
May 12, 2008
- Crop losses mount from April freeze
- Blueberry harvest starts
- Imperial Valley melons begin reaching market
- On-farm milk price to rise on June 1
May 9, 2008
- Conference committee agrees on Farm Bill
- Pistachio farmers expect good crop
- Farmers report added demand for beets
- Christmas tree farms consider organic production
May 8, 2008
- Almond forecast indicates record crop
- April freeze will cut canning-peach production
- AFBF urges 'thoughtful' response to rising food prices
- US flower growers innovate to compete with imports
May 7, 2008
- Grape growers work to minimize frost losses
- Firefighters emphasize wildfire prevention
- Insect experts work to identify Redding moths
- Organic milk production rises 55% in a year
May 6, 2008
- Moth quarantine set in Sonoma County
- Dry weather puts rangeland in poor condition
- Officials extend exemption on truck 'tie-down' rules
- Apple, kiwifruit farms see frost impact
May 5, 2008
- Beef marketers gear up for grilling season
- Apricot harvest starts in Central Valley
- Water worries add to North Coast frost concerns
- Research aims at fresher fruit, vegetables, flowers
May 2, 2008
- Snowpack dwindles to 67 percent of average
- Cinco de Mayo boosts avocado consumption
- Pear growers assess effects of spring frost
- UC devotes new lab to enhancing fruit taste
May 1, 2008
- Farm leader: Complex issues led to higher food prices
- Tree fruit supplies should be larger
- Bloom begins in olive groves
- Research could help wheat withstand frost
April 30, 2008
- California cherry harvest begins
- Beekeepers work to strengthen their hives
- Turkey farmers start preparing for the holidays
- State's dry-bean acreage will drop this year
April 29, 2008
- Southern California farmers hope for cooling trend
- Wheat farmers assess impact of dry and cold weather
- Reports track increases in milk, egg prices
- Hospitals seek more fresh, local foods
April 28, 2008
- Flower growers prepare for Mother's Day
- Food supplies remain ample, analyst says
- Pace of asparagus harvest to quicken
- CVP forecasts 45-percent irrigation supplies
April 25, 2008
- No rice shortage here
- Wild rice acreage to grow
- More frost in Mendocino County
- Plum productions forecast lower
April 24, 2008
- Frost damage appears worst in north
- Berries, cherries avoid problems
- Imperial Valley sweet corn harvest starts
- Farmers look to expand lychee, longan production
April 23, 2008
- More crops show signs of frost damage
- Prunes suffer from spring cold snap
- Rice planting begins in Sacramento Valley
- Cottonseed starts to germinate
April 22, 2008
- Spring freeze worries grape growers
- Fruit growers keep watch on their orchards
- More artichokes have been 'frost-kissed' this spring
- Milk production rises in California, US
April 21, 2008
- Beef ranchers adjust to dry weather
- South Korea to accept US beef
- Growers' planting patterns changing
- Ranchers have new weed to fight
April 18, 2008
- Asparagus prices rebound
- Short course instructs olive oil producers
- Sensory lab dedicated today
- FFA conference in Fresno
April 17, 2008
- On-farm egg prices have dropped
- Farmers prepare irrigation pumps
- Valencia orange harvest begins
- Subscription farming programs prove successful
April 16, 2008
- Analysts say hay prices will stay high
- Legislation addresses part of hay-hauling rules
- Restaurant leftovers become compost
- Use for goats in weed control gains popularity
April 15, 2008
- Walnut sellers assess Chinese market
- Chile to import more US poultry products
- Crops avoid severe problems from unusual heat
- Condition of wheat crop looks excellent so far
April 14, 2008
- Farmers losing milk buyers
- Colorado River runoff above average
- Sudden oak death solution found?
- Researchers work to save wild bees
April 11, 2008
- On-farm milk prices to decline
- Demand grows for drought tolerant plants
- Organic cherry production grows
- Mango consumption increases
April 10, 2008
- Methods protect almond trees from wind damage
- Report tracks rise in avocado demand
- Grants help dairies protect water quality
- Farmers consider planting more chestnuts
April 9, 2008
- Lack of rain dries out rangeland grasses
- Apricot farmers could see record yields
- Timing matters in cutting water to orchards
- Sudden Oak Death spreads on North Coast
April 8, 2008
- Global demand leads to higher rice prices
- Pollination season starts in date groves
- Proposed group would promote Central Valley wines
- Scientists learn more about healthful compounds in food
April 7, 2008
- Wool prices rise on increased demand
- Report: State's vegetable plantings to dip
- Deputies report more fuel thefts from farms
- Young farmers' program fights hunger
April 4, 2008
- Avocado production recovers
- Farmers reduce tree-fruit acreage
- Low prices hamper asparagus growers
- Klamath Project estimates water supplies
April 3, 2008
- Rice-growing project aims to stop delta soil loss
- Salinas Valley lettuce harvest begins
- Farmers plan to plant more sweet potatoes
- Walnut bloom begins in Central Valley
April 2, 2008
- California wine sales set record
- State presses for eradication of invading moth
- Lemon supplies remain affected by '07 freeze
- New county declared drought disaster area
April 1, 2008
- California grain acreage to rise
- Certified organic acreage reaches milestone
- Congress faces Farm Bill deadline
- Report sees promise for dairy exports
March 31, 2008
- Strawberry harvest to accelerate
- US wine consumption rises, but global figures flatten
- New, pest-resistant grape rootstocks to be released
- Young farmers, ranchers say future looks bright
March 28, 2008
- Foresters near end of tree-planting season
- Orange exports are up 23 percent so far
- Prune growers report favorable bloomtime weather
- UC urges corn farmers to remove 'volunteers'
March 27, 2008
- Surveys show a diminished snowpack
- Vegetable harvest shifts to Central Valley
- Weather, markets favor artichoke farmers
- New product helps sweet-potato marketers
March 26, 2008
- Secretary urges Congress to 'come together' on Farm Bill
- Governor joins Ag Day celebration at state Capitol
- Apple growers report promising start to season
- Strawberry breeders release three new varieties
March 25, 2008
- Sacramento Valley farmers must rely more on well water
- Rice acreage may drop this year
- Mexico eases LBAM restrictions
- Kiwifruit shipments enter season's last week
March 24, 2008
- Colorado River runoff above average
- Rangeland needs precipitation
- Peach bloom ending
- Blueberry acreage expanding
March 21, 2008
- CVP water allocates steady
- Mexican strawberry ban eased
- Friendly fungal disease control found
- Dry fig numbers announced
March 20, 2008
- Vineyards are blooming
- Citrus growers having a good year
- Novel pest control experiment underway
- New way to monitor beef cattle beginning
March 19, 2008
- Almond bloom about complete
- Ag pilots prepare for busy season
- Good cotton yields reported
- Milk production continues to increase
March 18, 2008
- Central Valley grape growers focus on quality
- Rainstorms fail to materialize in SD County
- Research yields more nutritious carrots
- Sugar leftover shows promise as plastic ingredient
March 17, 2008
- Farmers press for state law to slow metal theft
- Asparagus will be plentiful for Easter
- Wheat crop appears to be developing well
- Tiny wasp wipes out glassy-winged sharpshooters in Tahiti
March 14, 2008
- State Water Project reduces pumping
- New UC study shows farms' economic importance
- Brussels sprouts farmers begin planting
- Marketers say men play bigger role in grocery shopping
March 13, 2008
- New program aims to slow invasive plants
- Farmers press for eradication of light brown apple moth
- California pecan acreage grows
- Preschoolers will learn to love their veggies
March 12, 2008
- Farmers cope with high fuel prices
- Farm Bill deadline likely to be extended
- Valencia orange crop recovers from '07 freeze
- On-farm milk prices due to rise in April
March 11, 2008
- Canada, Mexico change LBAM quarantine rules
- Pixie mandarin harvest starts in Ojai Valley
- Orchard damage leads to disaster declaration
- Farm advisors seek strategy for blueberry pest
March 10, 2008
- Trade specialists aim to reduce export barriers
- Weather favors Central Valley tomato farmers
- U.S. egg production shows slight decline
- Happy moms make healthy choices
March 7, 2008
- Negotiators face Farm Bill deadline
- Winds bring disaster declaration for Ventura County
- North state farmers contemplate water transfers
- UCLA study shows broccoli benefits
March 6, 2008
- Report: State lost 24 dairy farms last year
- Researchers enhance lettuce's nutritional value
- Cherry blossom starts in the Central Valley
- Observance stresses safety on the farm
March 5, 2008
- Exchange rates aid farm exports
- Artichoke farmers ready for Easter market
- South state pastures, crops benefit from rains
- Grants aid biofuel production from non-food sources
March 4, 2008
- California honey production falls sharply
- Almond bloom peaks amid favorable weather
- Raisin producers expect higher prices
- Study aims to learn more about invading weeds
March 3, 2008
- March is National Nutrition Month
- Research that will have you seeing red
- Enhancing crop nutrients
- Watermelon study shows promising health benefits
February 29, 2008
- Snowpack above average
- Noted bee collection returns to UC Davis
- Red cabbage is a healthy food
- Bird studied for endangered species list
February 28, 2008
- Ag to get 45% of irrigation water allocations
- Water supplies uncertain
- Excellent apricot bloom
- New pest control discovered
February 27, 2008
- Inspection program successful
- Pest exclusion program improving
- Air helps melons grow
- Blossom trails bloom
February 26, 2008
- Clear weather will encourage almond bloom
- South state farmers benefit from weekend rain
- Colorado River should see above-average runoff
- New cotton plants resist fungal damage
February 25, 2008
- Housing slump means uncertainties for nurseries
- Grower group presses for olive flavor standards
- Experts to review manure-treatment processes
- CSU Chico student wins national speaking contest
February 22, 2008
- Most farmers welcome rain but worry about wind
- Navel orange harvest could set record
- Analysts foresee continued strong dairy demand
- USDA predicts record for farm exports
February 21, 2008
- Report warns of California farmland losses
- Strong demand prompts wild-rice expansion
- Beef supplies, retail prices may both decline
- Walnut group trumpets nutrition studies
February 20, 2008
- Northern California almond bloom late
- Rain benefits range forage
- Honeybee colony collapse disorder research expands
- Winegrape pruning nears end
February 19, 2008
- Rain aids San Diego County growers
- Temporary lower tariffs increase trade
- Pruning mulch helps orchard soil
- New food may help bee health
February 15, 2008
- State's field-crop values rise 23 percent
- Delta asparagus farmers prepare for harvest
- Warm weather accelerates desert vegetable harvest
- Transit district tests mustard-seed biodiesel
February 14, 2008
- Rose growers celebrate Valentine's Day
- Pest fighters describe '08 apple-moth plan
- Olive farmers watch new pest, disease threats
- Lemons continue recovery from last year's freeze
February 13, 2008
- Agents demonstrate airport pest inspections
- Tomato farmers plant seeds during break in storms
- Analysts predict more reductions in cattle herds
- Ranching family earns stewardship award
February 12, 2008
- World Ag Expo opens in Tulare
- Sod farmers report good demand
- 'Ultra-premium' wines continue to sell well
- Supporters call program for vets 'dormant'
February 11, 2008
- Light brown apple moth found in Santa Barbara County
- Thieves are stealing beehives
- Farmers will earn less for milk
- Winegrape production increases
February 8, 2008
- Flower growers watch for holiday thievery
- Beekeepers prepare for almond bloom
- Native bee could become a pollinator
- New cotton varieties tolerate heat better
February 7, 2008
- Changes proposed for temporary-worker program
- Off-season weather encourages fig farmers
- There's a wait to buy young walnut trees
- Demand grows for french-fried sweet potatoes
February 6, 2008
- Senate names Farm Bill conferees
- State sets new cheese-production mark
- Crews remove downed almond trees
- Program to help farmers learn about exports
February 5, 2008
- This is Food Check-Out Week
- California asparagus now on the market
- Almond growers may switch to walnuts
- "California First" begins
February 4, 2008
- Time needed to benefit from economic stimulus proposals
- Colony collapse disorder being fought
- Produce safety center director selected
- Fresno blossom trail opening ceremonies held
February 1, 2008
- Snowpack improves
- Future water needs debated
- California fresh vegetable production leader
- Winter vegetable quality excellent
January 31, 2008
- Symposium gauges wine and grape markets
- Agriculture board hears about key issues
- Orchards benefit from chilly winter nights
- Egg prices rise in response to strong demand
January 30, 2008
- Rains help farmers cope with irrigation cuts
- Snowfall levels rise in Colorado River Basin
- Artichoke supplies are poised to increase
- Melon board expects acreage to stay steady
January 29, 2008
- More strong winds test Central Valley orchards
- Rains delay Southern California harvests
- Plantings of pasta-type wheat rise sharply
- Wine groups to release new environmental calculators
January 28, 2008
- Early forecast of CVP water supplies: 25%
- Hay supplies likely to remain tight
- Farm Bureau to urge action on Farm Bill
- Report: State's vegetable harvest grew in '07
January 25, 2008
- USDA puts more money into apple-moth fight
- Rice farmers weigh options for '08
- Sweet-potato plantings likely to rise
- Research aims to cut dust during nut harvest
January 24, 2008
- Cotton acreage may drop 30 percent
- Australian drought pushes wool prices up
- Estimates rise for tree losses from windstorms
- USDA reports sharp rise in tree-nut production
January 23, 2008
- Rising costs worry dairy farmers
- Flower growers gear up for Valentine's Day
- Pest fighters test new tactics against apple moth
- UC team looks at what causes fruit to rot
January 22, 2008
- Factors put downward pressure on beef prices
- Celery shippers anticipate increased demand
- Mandarin harvest makes a transition
- Proponents seek boost for technical education
January 18, 2008
- Processors may want more tomatoes than farmers can plant
- Farmers assess impact of strong winds
- Grower alliances win pest-management grants
- Californian joins national Farm Bureau board
January 17, 2008
- Farmer-backed ballot initiative qualifies
- California trade delegation to visit Cuba
- Asparagus farmers seek profitability
- Innovative pest-control work to be honored
January 16, 2008
- Honeybees healthier this year
- Farm bill provides funds for honeybee research
- Farm Bureau calls for fair trade
- Klamath water agreement reached
January 15, 2008
- Immigration reform remains high priority
- National climate-change policy could be coming
- UC to launch new research focus on olives
- County Farm Bureaus recognized for innovation
January 14, 2008
- Forecasters revise citrus estimates upward
- Farmers plan to plant more strawberries
- On-farm milk prices to drop again
- American Farm Bureau meeting begins
January 11, 2008
- Equipment sales steady here, booming in Midwest
- Farmers say oranges have recovered from '07 freeze
- Sheep producers benefit from January rain
- Organic-milk sales continue to increase
January 10, 2008
- Rains revive Southern California rangeland
- Dryland wheat farmers welcome rainfall
- Boxed wine gains market share
- Project helps kids eat more fruit, vegetables
January 9, 2008
- Farmers cope with wind damage to orchards
- Beekeepers, honey producers gather
- Vegetable fields are slightly smaller this winter
- High-quality date harvest winds to a close
January 8, 2008
- Fierce winds cause scattered farm damage ...
- ... while storms boost Sierra snowpack
- Nurseries note interest in grape varieties
- Peak day nears for avocado consumption
January 4, 2008
- Storms promise needed boost to snowpack
- Strawberry farmers achieve production record
- Brussels sprouts growers end successful season
- Study shows health benefits of vitamin A in food
January 3, 2008
- Orange growers watch temperatures, wait for rain
- Cold snap threatens Florida farms and nurseries
- California mango production recovers
- Nurseries see strong demand for nut trees
January 2, 2008
- Farmers resolve to press for reforms
- Safflower acreage likely to jump in '08
- Canneries raise prices for tomatoes
- Smaller egg supplies lead to record farm price

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