Vegetables
Rain tightens organic vegetable supply in California, while cold delays blueberry blooms
Organic vegetable supply is declining as the end of the desert season in California’s Imperial Valley nears, while cold weather is delaying the bloo... more »
Organic lettuce feeling effects of heavy rains in California
March has brought more rain to California, with flash floods swamping fields in the Santa Maria and Salinas growing regions. Another atmospheric ri... more »
AgBiome fungicide approved by California regulators
A fungicide approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute has now been approved by California regulators to treat plant diseases in fruit, vegeta... more »
Strawberries, blackberries in plentiful supply with good quality
It’s boom time for organic berries, with abundant harvest and good quality from Baja, Mexico and Florida leading to promotional opportunities for st... more »
Potato squeeze being acutely felt in organic russets
The 2022-23 storage crop of all potatoes is down as much as 5% from the previous year, a shortage being most acutely felt in the organic russet potato... more »
Report shows organic sales gain, volume dip in 2022
Total organic produce sales increased in 2022, while volume dropped and the performance of the top 20 individual produce categories varied widely. ... more »
Organic artichoke production primed to pick up
The next few weeks may prove to be a good time to stock up on organic artichokes, with growing supply expected to lead to lower prices. One veteran... more »
Suppliers hoping for sales boost from February traditions
While cold temperatures are putting the squeeze on some organic vegetables, suppliers are optimistic about the effect of two February traditions: the ... more »
