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When Climate Meets the Field
California Ag Today
UC ANR invites growers and community members to a dynamic workshop on climate impacts, preparedness, and smart farming strategies.
Brussels Sprouts Make a Sweet Comeback
California Ag Today
Once the vegetable kids loved to hate, today’s Brussels sprouts are sweeter, trendier, and driving fresh success for California chefs and farmers.
California Farms Weather Labor Fears
California Ag Today
Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.
California Nursery Conference Digs Into Plastic Rules
California Ag Today
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings nursery and landscape professionals together to tackle new laws and plastic waste challenges.
UC ANR Nursery Conference Spotlights Practical Solutions
California Ag Today
Practical strategies, from disinfectant mats to efficient irrigation, are helping California’s nurseries protect plants and boost productivity.
Lemon Producers Struggle and Combine & Tractor Sales Drop
The Agribusiness Update
With peak lemon season winding down in Ventura County, growers say ongoing challenges with low prices make it hard to earn a profit, and recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows U.S. sales of combines and tractors dropped in May.
Lemon Economics in Ventura County
California Ag Today
A study on the costs and returns of producing lemons in Ventura County was released by UC Cooperative Extension
Edible Plants Top Nursery Sales and Fruit & Vegatable Imports Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Edible plants remain top sellers at California plant nurseries, and Fruit and Vegetable imports fall due to coronavirus.
Storing Avocados on the Tree
California Ag Today
Avocado markets have been impacted by a drop in restaurant demand, so growers leave the fruit on the tree in hopes of better markets.
Farm Economy Sound and China Lifts Ban on U.S. Poultry
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says U.S. Farm Economy still sound, and China lifts ban on U.S. poultry.
Wildfires Hit Avocados-Lemons and Ag Econ Barometer Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California wildfires hit avocado and lemon orchards and Ag Economy Barometer moves higher.