It’s been an unusual harvest season for California almonds. In July, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service predicted that this year’s crop could be the second largest in history, with an estimated harvest of 3 billion meat pounds. In early August, a rat infestation surged across 100,000 acres of orchards […] The post The Effect of Red Leaf Blotch on California Almonds appeared first on Serving Agriculture Since 1907.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
The fig harvest is underway, and there's a new variety hitting shelves this year. The Emerald fig is the latest addition to Cali's varieties.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
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The Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in Fremont has successfully been eradicated, bringing an end to a 213-square-mile quarantine after 11 months. That’s good news for California’s agricultural exports, backyard gardens, and natural resources. Known to target more than 250 different fruits and vegetables, the Medfly causes damage as female flies lay […] The post Fremont Medfly Infestation Officially Eradicated After 11 Months appeared first on Serving Agriculture Since 1907.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
Citrus greening continues to devastate citrus trees. Growers have been working to keep this bacterial disease away from their orchards.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
According to estimates from the California Almond Objective Measurement Report, the 2025 almond harvest is likely to reach 3.0b meat pounds.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
Once again, Fresno County has been named the top agricultural producer in the United States. Home to 1.88 million acres of Central Valley farmland, the area produces upwards of 350 crops every year, as well as more than $8 billion in annual farm production. Almonds, grapes, pistachios, and tomatoes are […] The post Fresno County Named Top Agricultural Producer in the US appeared first on Serving Agriculture Since 1907.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
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As temperatures in the Central Valley begin climbing into the upper 90s, it's time to protect yourself from extreme heat.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
We’re approaching tomato season in California, where 90% of the country’s processed tomatoes — and more than a quarter of the global supply — are grown. It’s a thriving industry, but climate challenges like drought and excessive heat have become perennial threats to each year’s harvest. In a state full […] The post Overcoming Drought with Dry-Farming Tomatoes appeared first on Serving Agriculture Since 1907.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
Citrus greening is one of the biggest threats to California's citrus industry. Learn more about the current citrus greening quarantine.| Serving Agriculture Since 1907
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California celebrated its annual Healthy Soils Week earlier this month. This year's theme was "A Circular Economy for Healthy Soils"| Serving Agriculture Since 1907