Western (U.S.)
Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe says a strong ridge is keeping much of the U.S. warm and dry through mid-November, extending drought across key farm regions, but a pattern shift may bring some relief, and possibly even snow.
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Growers are managing delayed and irregular cantaloupe production out of Yuma, the Imperial Valley and into the Westside, but anticipate the production will normalize as the deal shifts in July, August and September.
The New York-based specialty mushroom company continues to grow westward, adding 192 Sprouts locations to its growing retailer presence.
Growers across the western states are seeking new and novel ways to safeguard their crops and secure a stable water supply for the future.
The California Fresh Fruit Association has applauded a 35% water allocation, which was previously 0%, but is emphasizing the need for storage, management and infrastructure improvement.
Plenty’s co-founder and chief science officer believes the new facility, set to open in 2025, will be “the world’s largest vertical farming research center.”
The Irvine, Calif-based avocado commission has forecast 257 million pounds of avocados for the 2022-23 harvest season, a slight decrease from last year’s volume.
The 4,200,000 square feet of facilities in the Salinas Valley are an average 42 years old and are in desperate need of updates, according to the CEO of Growers Ice, a post-harvest real estate company.
The bipartisan group of 14 senators is seeking help for farmers and ranchers to conserve water, improve water infrastructure and efficiency, protect lands at risk of erosion, and more.
Citrus and grape producer Fowler Packing expands citrus program with a 10,000 acre acquisition of California farmland.
Lynda and Stewart Resnick donate largest gift to university from individual donors to build center for agricultural innovation and fund sustainability research grants.
Citrus growers in the Southwest U.S. forecast a strong 2022/23 crop, rebounding from last years’ soft season.
Record-breaking drought continues to impact irrigation options for citrus growers in California and Arizona.
Watsonville, Calif.-based berry grower anticipates an ample strawberry crop from California’s central coast this October.
After a recent food safety report, FDA targets California’s central coast region leafy green farms and ranches for additional tests.
The project takes the facility off of the traditional energy grid and lowers Taylor Farm’s carbon footprint.
Mastronardi Produce is distributing Naples Fresh and Spring Born greenhouse-grown leafy greens under the Backyard Farms brand.
From fresh berries to lettuce, what we now know about potential California crop losses from flooding
California farmers are facing another round of flooding, with fields still bearing scars from January’s floods. An area known for production of fresh berries and lettuce is expected to now have a larger loss.
There are signs that water is the new oil as water rights turn into water fights across the western U.S., says columnist John Phipps. He thinks it’s a battle that could only heat up in the coming years.
The National Mango Board has hired Michele Hoard as retail account manager for the West Coast.
The Produce Marketing Association, Newark, Del., has appointed Richard Owen to vice president of membership and engagement for the Western U.S. and Canada.
Tehachapi, Calif.-based Revol Greens has launched four new salad kits using greenhouse-grown lettuces that will hit shelves along the West Coast in early October.
Hotter and drier weather conditions spurred by climate change could reduce California’s water supply by up to 10% by the year 2040, say state officials.
Knappe has been in the produce industry for nine years, specifically working in packaging supply and inventory management within the berry industry.
Judges rule that insects and invertebrates are protected species in California, rejecting a petition by agriculture and pesticide groups and upholding a lower court decision.
Angie Thomas joins The National Mango Board to support west coast retail marketing and merchandising.