Vegetables
California approves Certis Biologicals nematicide
California farmers have a new product for controlling the threat of nematodes in their fields, orchards and vineyards with the approval of MeloCon LC ... more »
Organic production ramping up in West, Southeast
The Organic Produce Network's early June supply report shows that organic fruit and vegetable production is picking up with stone fruit in California ... more »
Technical expertise necessary for pesticide regulating
Specialty crop groups joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in requesting increased funding for the USDA’s Office of Pest Management Pol... more »
California Farm Bureau: Small farmers need help after storms
The California Farm Bureau is calling on the state to improve mechanisms for disbursing disaster relief payments for damages suffered in devastating 2... more »
Organic melons in good supply heading into Memorial Day
Organic melon supply is in good shape going into Memorial Day weekend. Cantaloupes and honeydew are in good supply out of Mexico, while seedless wa... more »
Forecast looks bright for summer citrus supply
Organic lemons are leading promotional opportunities for citrus fruit on both coasts in the coming months. A Pennsylvania buyer and a California sa... more »
Infusion of organic table grapes coming from Mexico, California
A prolonged gap of organic table grapes is expected to end later this month, with supply infusions from California and Mexico coming in June. Promo... more »
Organic food sales hit record $61.7 billion in US in 2022
Organic food sales in the U.S. topped $60 billion for the first time in 2022, almost doubling 2021’s growth and now accounting for 6% of total food ... more »
