Tag: california
Hass Avocado Board announces 2024 executive committee
- General News
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has announced its newly elected executive committee members for the 2024 board year
California Walnut Board launches direct-to-consumer marketing campaign
- General News
The California Walnut Board & Commission are launching a marketing campaign to highlight the role of walnuts in the holiday season.
Groundwater lawsuit leads to carrot boycott
- Analysis
A struggle over water rights has led to a carrot boycott in California’s Cuyama Valley north of Santa Barbara. The cause of contention is groundwater rights.
California gets a new reservoir
- Analysis
California has just seen a first for nearly 50 years: plans to begin construction of a new reservoir that, when completed, will add 1.5 million acre-feet to the state’s water storage capacities per year.
Hass avocados removed as host for Oriental Fruit Fly
- General News
California Avocado Commission staff informed USDA of this inconsistency, which led USDA to remove Hass avocado from the host list on October 27, 2023.
Strawberry Commission highlights sustainability
- General News
New “Snapshot” describes strawberry farming practices, innovation, and research to benefit the environment, communities, and the economy
A Fresno County snapshot
- Analysis
The Fresno County agricultural commissioner’s 2022 report says grapes were the county’s number one crop, with table grapes topping usage.
USDA projects big jump in Valencia production
- Analysis
U.S. Valencia orange production will be 23 percent higher in 2023-24, at 20.85 million boxes, up from 16.91 million boxes in the previous season according to a crop forecast issued by USDA on October 12.
Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt showcase their perfect trio
- General News
The Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt tradeshow team is gearing up for another year at the highly anticipated Global Produce & Floral Show to showcase their perfect product trio.
California increases minimum number of sick days
- General News
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill mandating an increase in minimum paid sick leave days for workers in the state from three to five per year.