California

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 »

Organic snacking and heirloom tomatoes to see rising volume in February

Tomatoes take center stage in Organic Produce Network’s Week 4 Report, with promotional opportunities forecast for both organic snacking tomatoes an... more »

Rain, cold weather putting damper on strawberry supply ahead of Valentine’s Day

Extensive rains in California and cold weather in Florida in Mexico are contributing to light supplies of both organic and conventional strawberries a... more »

Rescued Organic program aims to reduce food waste, support farmers

Specialty retailer Sprouts Farmers Market has launched its Rescued Organic program in its 130 California stores. The program reduces food waste by ... more »

Monarch’s fully electric smart tractor hits the market

The first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor has rolled off the production line. Monarch Tractor’s MK-V tractor, which the company says i... more »

Organic Grower of the Year Huckaby has deep roots in agriculture

Farming is family for Jeff Huckaby. Huckaby, honored Dec. 1 as the 2022 Organic Grower of the Year at the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, Californi... more »

Soil health company MyLand secures $12 million in Series B financing

Phoenix-based soil health company MyLand Co. Inc has secured $12 million in the first closing of Series B financing that will support scaling up its r... more »

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