Food & Farm News

2009 Archives

• December 30, 2009
  • Farm Bureau seeks Congressional action on immigration and estate tax reform
  • Cotton production declines
  • Christmas tree growers report a mixed season
  • Watermelon growers may benefit from researchers discovery
• December 23, 2009
  • Sparkling wine sales increase
  • Dairy farmers will earn more
  • Medfly quarantine expands
  • Modified grapefruit juice won't interfere with medicine
• December 16, 2009
  • Citrus-killing disease spreading in Mexico
  • California apple growers report a challenging season
  • Fresh pomegranates still available
  • Sierra snowpack improves
• December 9, 2009
  • Wenger elected CFBF president
  • Citrus damage from cold temperatures still unknown
  • Farm Bureau recognizes commitment to agriculture
  • Cotton farmers report record yields
• December 2, 2009
  • State Water Project customers to get 5 percent of allocations
  • Bee decline continues
  • California produces large amounts of seed
  • Farm Bureau 91st annual meeting convenes in Anaheim
• November 25, 2009
  • Christmas tree farms set to open
  • Survey charts growth in olives for oil
  • Winegrape harvest reaches its end
  • Farmers plant winter wheat
• November 18, 2009
  • Thanksgiving dinner to be less expensive
  • Farmers to earn more for milk
  • Rice harvest almost complete
  • Added health benefits found in avocados
• November 11, 2009
  • Irrigation water supplies still uncertain
  • Turkey meal preparation advice available
  • California grown citrus now available
  • Kiwifruit production rebounds
• November 4, 2009
  • Wet winter needed
  • Winegrape growers adjust to recession caused change
  • Farm advisors suggest mushrooms for family farmers
  • More Medflies found in San Diego County
• October 28, 2009
  • Families find fun on the farm
  • World prune market heats up
  • Retail vegetable prices have declined
  • Analysts: Farm economy should slowly improve
• October 21, 2009
  • Wetter winter forecast
  • Olive harvest smaller than expected
  • Cattle grazing benefits rangeland
  • Farm income declines
• October 14, 2009
  • Rain suspends harvests
  • Storm may harm grapes
  • Fire threatens orchards third time in five years
  • Dairy farmers will earn more for milk
• October 7, 2009
  • Food costs are lower
  • Farm group forms to help monitor water quality
  • Redwood timber market improving
  • Farmers harvest good quality horseradish crop
• September 30, 2009
  • Plentiful pumpkin supply in California
  • Pomegranate quality excellent
  • Consumers choosing lower priced wines
  • San Diego County Medfly quarantine announced
• September 23, 2009
  • Apple production expected to decline slightly
  • Farmers harvest good quality dates
  • California mango harvest ending
  • Above average precipitation predicted for coming winter
• September 16, 2009
  • Larger navel orange harvest predicted
  • Nut sales rebounding
  • New Medfly find in San Diego County
  • Dairy farmers to earn a little more for milk
• September 9, 2009
  • Walnut production will stay high
  • Rice harvest preparations underway
  • Good season reported for stonefruit
  • Farm groups seeking estate tax relief
• September 2, 2009
  • Raisin grape harvest peaking
  • Asian citrus psyllid infestation spreads
  • Large processing tomato crop predicted
  • Tattoos may soon be on grapefruit
• August 26, 2009
  • Asian citrus psyllids found in Orange County
  • Proposed bills won't solve water problems
  • 2010 avocado crop looks good
  • Sweet potato harvest looks good
• August 19, 2009
  • Citrus greening disease found in Mexico
  • Farmers have planted less wild rice
  • Average raisin crop projected
  • Results of colony collapse disorder detailed
• August 12, 2009
  • Farm revenue declines slightly
  • Dairy farmers will lose less
  • Groups back National Leafy Greens Agreement
  • Canneries offer higher prices for olives
• August 5, 2009
  • Weather improves fruit taste
  • Hay crop top notch
  • Food safety top priority
  • Another Medfly quarantine in San Diego County
• July 29, 2009
  • Governor reduces some farm spending
  • Small hops acreage creates a buzz in Butte County
  • California farmers meet increased demand for figs
  • Heat may damage some cotton plants
• July 22, 2009
  • Transmission line plans may be revised
  • Invasive pests return to Southern California
  • Large processing tomato crop predicted
  • California apricot harvest completed
• July 15, 2009
  • Farm Bureau seeks estate tax reform
  • Guava fruit fly eradication program begins
  • Walnut farmers prepare for heat
  • Cotton crop developing late
• July 8, 2009
  • Funding needed for farmland protection
  • Apples like the cooler weather
  • Pistachio growers expect a bountiful harvest
  • New weapon in Varroa mite fight
• July 1, 2009
  • Water will again flow south
  • Blueberry harvest draws to a close
  • Light brown apple moth battle intensifies
  • Egg prices crack
• June 24, 2009
  • Dried plum crop described as 'excellent'
  • Farmers and ranchers point out role in carbon reduction
  • Apricot harvest ending
  • Winter wheat harvest is more than half complete
• June 17, 2009
  • Dairy farmers call it quits
  • Cherry season has been a good one
  • Fewer turkeys grown in California
  • Harvest helpers: Robots tested in citrus orchards
• June 10, 2009
  • Bump in processing tomato crop expected
  • Walnut farmers encouraged by season so far
  • Once-promising olive crop disappoints
  • San Diego copes with second Medfly quarantine
• June 3, 2009
  • Beehive disorder appears to be on the decline
  • California remains a strong dairy producer
  • Researchers strive to control destructive moth
  • Egg production drops
• May 27, 2009
  • New market for watermelon growers
  • Plans for farm carbon credits developing
  • Farmers preparing for wheat harvest
  • Better erosion control developed
• May 20, 2009
  • House and Senate to consider new AgJOBS bills
  • Yolo County quarantine established
  • Sales of organic milk inch upward
  • Farmers seek salty solutions
• May 13, 2009
  • Smaller almond crop predicted
  • Apricot growers concerned about water for next year
  • Strawberry growers may set another record
  • On-farm milk price declines
• May 6, 2009
  • Good cherry crop predicted
  • Storms add a little to water supplies
  • Better lettuce variety available
  • Egg production up, prices down
• April 29, 2009
  • Canning peach crop about normal
  • Farmers shift processing tomato acreage
  • Walnuts linked to a healthier heart
  • Cotton acreage declines
• April 22, 2009
  • It's a light year for avocados
  • More farmers chose to fallow their fields
  • An even better blueberry? Researchers are working on it
  • Rice farmers are seeing red
• April 15, 2009
  • Citrus pest gains ground
  • Proposed transmission lines would slice farmland
  • Farmers to receive small milk price hike
  • Greater care urged for imported plant approval
• April 8, 2009
  • Demand for vegetable seeds and plants is increasing
  • Easter lilies need special treatment
  • Mixed signs for olive crop production
  • Rice farmers preparing fields for planting
• April 1, 2009
  • Congress learns about California drought
  • Lettuce harvest shifts to western Fresno County
  • Walnut health benefits studied
  • Honey production increases
• March 25, 2009
  • Trade dispute with Mexico affects California exports
  • State water board to consider frost-protection issue
  • Asparagus harvest hits full swing
  • Peach market moves back into balance
  • Capitol event celebrates Ag Day
• March 20, 2009
  • Freeze will delay blueberry harvest
  • Farmers expand program to help the hungry
  • Cherry crop looks good
  • New publication schedule begins
• March 19, 2009
  • Mexican tariffs could hurt California farmers
  • Apricot crop dodges freeze damage
  • Officials increase water allocation by 5 percent
  • Another drop in milk production
• March 18, 2009
  • Lack of water could cause farmers to lose crops to frost
  • Research focuses on improving celery
  • Earnings for winegrape growers rise
  • Progress made in managing rice weeds
• March 17, 2009
  • Quarantine zone expanded
  • Valencia orange acreage continues to shrink
  • Animal scientist known for attention to detail
  • Gardeners have new pepper plants to pick
• March 16, 2009
  • Freeze affects almonds
  • Winter wheat progress varies
  • Rice farmers develop gluten-free products
  • New strategies developed to battle the bugs
• March 13, 2009
  • Obama asked to help promote California kiwifruit
  • Hay prices drop
  • A honey of a statistic
  • Learning to do with even less
• March 12, 2009
  • More dairy farms close or leave the state
  • Almond butter gains popularity
  • Farm loans linked to water availability
  • Strawberries may lower cholesterol
• March 11, 2009
  • Farmers report some frost damage
  • Demand for timber remains soft
  • Water deliveries delayed
  • On-farm milk price inches up
• March 10, 2009
  • Young farmers and ranchers remain optimistic
  • Navel oranges are in good supply
  • Additional details sought for product labeling
• March 9, 2009
  • Central Valley orchards awash in color
  • Here's another reason to eat your broccoli
  • Farmers concerned about cuts to marketing program
• March 6, 2009
  • Youth to plant trees in fire-ravaged area
  • U.S. beef ranchers out-produce other nations
  • It's National Nutrition Month!
• March 5, 2009
  • Artichoke harvest set to begin
  • Almond pollination nears completion
  • Wine may reduce risk of esophageal cancer
• March 4, 2009
  • Name game prompts kids to eat more veggies
  • Volunteers teach the art of apple grafting
  • Ice cream maker boosts honeybee campaign
• March 3, 2009
  • More California grapes head for international markets
  • Snowpack increases, but state still faces drought conditions
  • Egg production drops again
• March 2, 2009
  • Prices drop for wool producers
  • Cherimoyas offer a taste of the tropics
  • X-ray technology helps detect damaged olives
• February 27, 2009
  • Pixie tangerine season begins
  • Study details economic benefits of fresh produce, flower sales
  • Snowpack increases in Colorado River Basin
  • Seed bank helps ensure food security
• February 26, 2009
  • Wine exports exceed $1 billion
  • Pest eradication nears completion
  • Self-pollinating almonds are farm field tested
  • February is heart health month
• February 25, 2009
  • More water storage needed
  • Horse disease in California confirmed
  • Pruning change improves dry plum production
  • Glassy-winged sharpshooter fight successful
• February 24, 2009
  • Garden center business remains slow
  • Berry lovers can trace product back to the farm
  • Progress made in controlling citrus disease
  • UC Davis expands facilities for food sciences
• February 23, 2009
  • Announcement causes water worries to escalate
  • California records another drop in milk production
  • Desert plant offers biofuel benefits
  • Foreign demand for raisins increases
• February 20, 2009
  • Winegrape growers toast rejection of proposed wine tax
  • Farm group offers tips on stretching food dollar
  • Higher dairy consumption linked to less body fat
  • Research focuses on disease control in wheat
• February 19, 2009
  • Rains save rangeland grasses
  • Blueberries may shrink tumors in children
  • Colorado River basin snowpack assessed
  • Researchers find a better way to detect cracks in eggshells
• February 18, 2009
  • Most almond trees escape wind damage
  • Olives may be rescued by helpful wasp
  • Sierra snowpack falls short despite wet weekend
  • Garlic yields its health secret
• February 17, 2009
  • Delta asparagus harvest begins
  • California fruits and nuts add nutrition to sack lunches
  • Peach power: Growers battle moth
  • Californian suggested as White House farmer
• February 13, 2009
  • A gardener's to-do list for winter
  • Cover crops provide alternative to fertilizer
  • Developer of new apricot varieties earns award
  • Discovery could help fight obesity
• February 12, 2009
  • Farmers more optimistic about nut market
  • Diesel trucks run on cow power
  • Health expert cautions against eating wild mushrooms
  • Drought compounds salt build-up in vineyards
• February 11, 2009
  • Sweet corn planted for mid-April harvest
  • California wine harvest is lighter this year
  • Beekeepers prepare for almond pollination
  • On-farm milk price drops another penny
• February 10, 2009
  • Milk drinkers increasingly go organic
  • Tulare show highlights agricultural innovations
  • Wine country: A winter wonderland
  • Strawberries for your sweetheart
• February 9, 2009
  • Flower growers are ready for Valentine's Day
  • Rains, warm temperatures aid wheat crop
  • Farmers weigh benefits of smaller but sweeter fruit
  • Weed control help is on the way
• February 6, 2009
  • Farm numbers rise in California
  • California fruit: Try it dry
  • State's cheese production declines
  • Most adults don't follow food guidelines
• February 5, 2009
  • Lack of water may cause research to dry up
  • Third-graders get a farm experience
  • Farm Bureau leaders donate to food bank
  • Preservation efforts protect farmland
• February 4, 2009
  • Olive oil sector poised for growth
  • Ranchers need rain
  • Cling peach trees removed
  • Volunteer gardeners work to end hunger
• February 3, 2009
  • Avocado growers hope for more rain
  • It's Potato Month: This spud's for you
  • Fresno County's lettuce crop looks good
  • Low-fat dairy products may help blood pressure
• February 2, 2009
  • Fresh produce remains a popular purchase
  • Group promotes bee-friendly plants
  • Dry conditions plague Central Valley's east side
  • Egg production rises
• January 30, 2009
  • State officials urge water conservation
  • Water district: Federal water deliveries unlikely
  • Events call attention to food's affordability
  • Trees receive adequate number of chill hours
• January 29, 2009
  • Research focuses on economic impact of agritourism
  • Long-term outlook for wine sector is positive
  • Grocery shoppers get to meet farmers, sample foods
  • Satellite imagery helps verify irrigation needs
• January 28, 2009
  • Rainfall aids wheat crop—for now
  • Napa Valley festival salutes mustard and more
  • Farmers boost sweet potato acreage
  • Concerns mount over planned cutbacks
• January 27, 2009
  • Ag commissioners put dollar figure on drought losses
  • Winegrape pruning is progressing rapidly
  • Cotton acreage continues to drop
  • Rainfall doesn't ease drought concerns
• January 26, 2009
  • Producers seek country-of-origin labeling on honey
  • California farms provide bounty for Chinese New Year celebrations
  • Tree crops flourish despite unusually warm days
  • State warns of water-supply challenges
• January 23, 2009
  • Farmers welcome rain
  • State agency recognizes pesticide-reduction efforts
  • Growers clarify planting intentions for processing tomatoes
  • Labor uncertainties persist
• January 22, 2009
  • Farmers concerned about milk price drop
  • Football fans will 'wing it' on Super Bowl Sunday
  • Consumers can color their world with cauliflower
  • Spotlight shines on dried plums
• January 21, 2009
  • Delta asparagus crop looking good
  • Lower on-farm prices forecast for 2009
  • Horses being tested for contagious disease
  • It's official: Strawberry growers set record
• January 20, 2009
  • Tangerine or mandarin: What's in a name?
  • Golfers may benefit from farmers' technology
  • Californians can vote for the next 'Happy Cow'
  • Nutrients support bone health
• January 16, 2009
  • Cut flower sector drives economy, provides beauty
  • Health benefits boost demand for fresh produce
  • Research yields insight into mealybug control
  • Calling all cooks
• January 15, 2009
  • Exotic pest detected on herbs from Hawaii
  • California farmers trying out new grapefruit varieties
  • Cows like field trips, too
  • Research on reclaimed water expands irrigation options
• January 14, 2009
  • U.S. on its way to becoming top wine-consuming nation
  • Rangelands are drying up
  • New pistachio varieties would extend harvest
  • Potassium intake linked to heart health
• January 13, 2009
  • Demand for celery outpaces supply
  • Immigration reform is still a priority
  • Rice prices remain unpredictable
  • Researchers find success controlling sudden oak death
• January 12, 2009
  • Farmers shocked by plummeting milk price
  • Bok choy and other ethnic vegetables gain mainstream appeal
  • Water situation heightens anxiety in Mendocino County
  • Super Bowl fans are nuts about pistachios
• January 9, 2009
  • Water uncertainties concern processing tomato growers
  • Urban development puts pressure on farmland
  • Southern Californians eye Colorado snowpack
  • Boy's science project redirects university research
• January 8, 2009
  • Economic downturn hits timber farmers hard
  • Guacamole remains a fan favorite for Super Bowl
  • Flower growers develop niche markets
  • New software helps with water management
• January 7, 2009
  • California pear acreage likely to decline
  • Hay market remains volatile
  • Vegetable consumption may cut breast cancer risk
  • State proposes septic tank regulations
• January 6, 2009
  • Ag sector seeks action on immigration reform, estate tax
  • Dairy groups consider new federal market order
  • Researchers study water quality
  • Entrepreneurs market a wine for hard times
• January 5, 2009
  • Mandarin's popularity prompts more plantings and new varieties
  • Egg production rises
  • Water crisis hurts farmers, communities
  • On-farm milk prices go up