California
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 »
Atmospheric river brings more flooding woes, crop concerns to California
An atmospheric river is disrupting organic produce production from the northern fields of Monterey County, California, to southern areas near San Ardo... more »
Strawberry conference draws hundreds to central California
This year’s gathering of strawberry industry professionals attending the North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS) and North American Strawberry Gr... more »
Initiative aims to promote sustainable agriculture in California
A new initiative from San Francisco-based food technology company GrubMarket will invest a portion of the company’s net profits in activities aimed ... more »
$250M redevelopment of Growers Ice Co. campus on track to open in 2026
The $250 million redevelopment of Growers Ice Co.’s 28-acre campus in Salinas, California, into a 400,000-square-foot facility with dedicated space ... more »
Increased organic lemon supply driving down prices
Increased acreage and availability are driving down organic lemon prices, according to a recent report from Organic Produce Network. Growers and pu... 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 »
California growers begin to assess flood damage
With the rains that flooded much of California since late December abating, growers are beginning the complicated process of calculating the damage. ... more »