California
Organic strawberries available but limited
As Valentine’s Day approaches, which is a heavy demand holiday for strawberries, there are organic strawberries available — but they are highly pr... more »
Sunview continues to pioneer organic grape category
Sunview, a family-owned fruit company based in California’s San Joaquin Valley, offers a comprehensive organic table grape program — and is set to... more »
APHIS issues fruit fly quarantine in California
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) have established an Oriental ... more »
San Diego County Farm Bureau lauds Farmer of the Year
The San Diego County Farm Bureau has named Mary Matava of Oceanside, California, as its 2022 Farmer of the Year. Matava has more than 40 years of e... more »
CDFA seeks members for shipping point program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking candidates for vacancies on the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee. T... more »
California LGMA launches Romaine testing program
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has initiated a two-year food safety study on pathogens in Romaine lettuce, which has been the ... more »
California organic fruit in full swing, vegetables heat up across U.S.
Organic fruit from California is plentiful, with strawberries, stone fruit, cherries and mandarins with good availability and organic greens and lettu... more »
California grants available for sustainable pest management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting grant applications for a program promoting sustainable pest control practices. ... more »
