California
Misionero debuts new salad kits, wraps and bowls at PMA Fresh
Misionero, a major grower of organic leafy greens, will unveil new packaged salad products at PMA Fresh Summit. The brand will showcase all of its innovations at the show including items such as Sweet Earth... more »
California pumpkin supply strong for Halloween buildup
In the final weeks before Halloween, ample supplies of California pumpkins remain to continue the promotion of carving-type orange Jack O’ Lanterns. “We have experienced very moderate temperatures... more »
California ag board, growers to talk specialty crop block grants
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear from agricultural stakeholders on key issues related to farming and ranching at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. The meeting will be held... more »
Kara Goldin named keynote speaker for BrandStorm
Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of hint, the San Francisco-based healthy lifestyle company, will give the keynote address at the fourth annual BrandStorm on February 21, 2019 in San Francisco. The event, hosted by United... more »
California’s slice of the Specialty Crop Block Grant: $22.6M
California led all other states with a $22.6 million grant from the USDA's 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the most in the country. More than $102 million was distributed nationally, with $72 million... more »
Sakata completes California ‘Innovation Center’
Sakata Seed America recently completed the first phase of construction of its Woodland Innovation Center, a new research and production facility in Woodland, California. The center has been under construction since March 2016. The new... more »
Sept. 4 meeting to focus on California water
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear from state and local officials on issues related to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, the Bay Delta Plan and other water initiatives. The meeting will... more »
California quarantines invasive fruit fly
California officials have placed parts of Sacramento and Yolo Counties under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of 15 flies around the south part of the city, according to an Aug. 30... more »
California estimates 2018 processing tomato crop
Contracted production for California processing tomatoes this year is forecasted at 11.8 million tons, averaging 50.4 tons per acre, according to a release from the National Agricultural Statistics Service’ Pacific region office. The current forecasted... more »
California forecasts climate change woes by 2100
Climate Change Assessment published by California details forecasted impacts of climate change by the year 2100. “These findings are profoundly serious and will continue to guide us as we confront the apocalyptic threat of irreversible... more »
