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2012 Archives

December 19, 2012
- California leads winter farmers markets
- Orchards chill out
- Farmers put holiday flavor in candy canes
- California couple joins national young farmers committee
December 12, 2012
- Citrus growers work to slow pest
- Mountain mandarin crop looks good
- Sheep ranchers see lamb prices drop
- Market watchers review food trends
December 5, 2012
- Farm employment survey results released
- Restricted zone set for citrus pest
- Veneman addresses California farmers
- Bay Area nurseryman wins honor for service
November 28, 2012
- Ranchers hope for a wet winter
- Holidays boost dairy consumption
- Farmers to gather in Pasadena
- Farm advisor describes benefits of bats
November 21, 2012
- Olive-oil harvest could break records
- Christmas tree growers feeling festive
- YouTube videos showcase the future of farming
- Nut harvest wraps up
November 14, 2012
- Turkey Day costs rise, but not by much
- Herding dogs put to the test
- Early frost challenges farmers
- Firewood demand heats up as temperatures cool
November 7, 2012
- Heat leads to early crop maturation
- Brussels sprout season hits halfway mark
- Don't play chicken with raw turkey
- Farmers donate fruits, vegetables
October 31, 2012
- Nurseries sell out of trees and vines
- Rice harvest nears completion
- Weather, markets affect raisin crop
- Science lab rolls to schools
October 24, 2012
- Winegrape harvest takes rain in stride
- Almonds move up in commodity ranking
- California leads in organic sales
- County Farm Bureaus earn national awards
October 17, 2012
- Cotton harvest starts strongly
- Weather affects apple prices
- Tasty trade show benefits state economy
- Jerky goes gourmet
October 10, 2012
- Task force targets rural criminals
- Hay stays in high demand
- Workshops teach edible landscaping
- Almanac forecasts winter weather
October 3, 2012
- Kiwifruit harvest opens
- Horseradish crop looks hot
- Pumpkins roll out
- Watering stations will benefit bees
September 26, 2012
- Wine survey shows optimism
- Date crop looks good
- Heat helps the harvest
- Ag plates will hit the road in March
September 19, 2012
- Rice harvest begins
- Sweet potato growers see better crop
- Farmland prices rise
- Researchers test robotic berry harvester
September 12, 2012
- Governor signs timber reform
- Farmers to rally in DC
- Weather benefits prune crop
- Farm-to-school program launched
September 5, 2012
- Dairy task force to be formed
- Walnut harvest should be larger
- Research aims to help pear farmers
- September is National Honey Month
August 29, 2012
- New standard aims for sweeter oranges
- Almond harvest starts well
- Farmers assess apricot harvest
- Successful pest fight earns award
August 22, 2012
- Fires damage farms, ranches
- Cantaloupe growers stress safety
- Winegrape harvest starts well
- California wheat looks great
August 15, 2012
- Raisin-grape harvest begins
- Pear crop finds strong demand
- Pumpkins progress toward Halloween
- UC provides food safety tips for gardeners
August 8, 2012
- Peach farmers cope with small fruit, labor pool
- Navel orange harvest ends on a high note
- Pest threatens oak and avocado trees
- Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
August 1, 2012
- Officials, farmers focus on heat safety
- Crews respond to fruit fly discovery
- Forests contribute billions to economy
- Farmers prepare for peppermint harvest
July 25, 2012
- Cotton crop off to good start
- Potential for 'Thanksgiving' rice harvest
- Garbanzo bean harvest update
- Farm Bureau takes legal action to protect farmland
July 18, 2012
- Farms feel effects of nation's drought
- Farmers help tricolored blackbird
- For long-term success, cherry growers think short
- USDA revises guide for consumers
July 11, 2012
- Farmers back air quality program
- Pest leads to Orange County quarantine
- Sunflower season progresses well
- Club celebrates longtime farms, ranches
July 4, 2012
- Growers happy with watermelon quality
- Farm tours teach families about food
- Almond crop may break records
- California farmers supply fish for recreation
June 27, 2012
- Farmers prepare for the Fourth of July
- Broccoli prices start to decrease
- Sweet on stevia
- California a leader in rice
June 20, 2012
- Tree fruit growers see improvement
- Strawberry crop may set records
- Don't pack a pest when traveling
- Tweets promote meat in Japan
June 13, 2012
- Los Angeles hosts 'Food Dialogues'
- Egg production may dip
- Flower sales decline slightly
- Making hay in the sunshine
June 6, 2012
- Windstorm threatens fruit crops
- Drought leads to disaster declaration
- Quarantine lifted in four counties
- Senate debates farm policy
- Enjoy Real California Milk Month
May 30, 2012
- Wine marketers boost Asian sales
- More tomatoes to be planted
- Walnut acreage continues to rise
- A park that gives back
May 23, 2012
- Cantaloupe farmers report improved demand
- Cherry harvest begins
- Warm weather benefits field crops
- Skin specialists promote Don't Fry Day
May 16, 2012
- Farmers meet with Congress
- Blueberry harvest gets under way
- California grapes reach family tables
- Agriculture Department celebrates 150 years
May 9, 2012
- Tiny beetle could cause big problems
- Fresh fruit goes to work
- Busy gardeners seek easy-care roses
- Increase in raisins dried on the vine
May 2, 2012
- Avocados bring the party to Cinco de Mayo
- Harvest accelerates in 'world's salad bowl'
- Final snow survey shows dry conditions
- Rice planting plays catch-up
April 25, 2012
- Safeguards protect food supply
- Consumers welcome sweet corn
- Wool production increases
- Senate works on farm bill
April 18, 2012
- Hail damages Central Valley crops
- Groups seek improved water quality program
- Strawberry stands open for business
- Agriculture-themed license plate to hit the roads
April 11, 2012
- Artichokes reach peak of season
- Ample avocado supplies soften prices
- Mushroom growers improve production
- Belgians raise their glasses to California wines
April 4, 2012
- Discovery of citrus disease shows need for vigilance
- Honey production declines
- Farmers cope with flip-flopping of seasons
- Owls play important role on farms
March 28, 2012
- Holidays bring increased demand for lamb
- California growers prepare Easter lilies
- Number of organic farms rises
- Farm share of food dollars decreases
March 21, 2012
- Pastures benefit from wet weather
- Rain is welcome; hail not
- Overseeing cottage foods
- California celebrates Ag Day
March 14, 2012
- Most farmers welcome rain
- Growers evaluate replanting options
- Consumers look for luck with shamrocks
- Seeds available despite weather issues
March 7, 2012
- Diesel prices impact farmers
- Farmers revise crop plans after dry winter
- Artichokes doing well
- Wool production numbers for 2011 released
February 29, 2012
- Snowpack remains well below average
- Asparagus growers prepare for harvest
- Blossoms brighten Central Valley
- Moth quarantine to be reduced
February 22, 2012
- Number of California farms holds steady
- Dairies produce more milk
- Mandarin damage looks worse than thought
- California student wins national competition
February 15, 2012
- Farm exports reach a milestone
- World Ag Expo showcases farm technology
- Olives contribute to economy
- Chardonnay winegrapes lead crush count
February 8, 2012
- Dry winter hurts wheat
- Bloom season will soon begin
- Report shows state's role in vegetable production
- 'Ag plate' supporters seek pledges
February 1, 2012
- Avocado growers supply Super Bowl Sunday
- Sheep ranchers in a tight spot
- Pest-sniffing dogs protect California crops
- California students to attend national ag forum
January 25, 2012
- Ranchers and farmers welcome rain
- Growers ready for Valentine's Day bloom boom
- Farmers plant more pecans
- Task force says, 'Buy it where you burn it'
January 18, 2012
- Farmers assess freeze impact
- Beekeepers buzz with activity
- Investigators work to return stolen cattle
- Grapefruit crop will be smaller
January 11, 2012
- Strawberry harvest under way
- Sunshine helps vineyard-pruning process
- Dry weather leaves rangeland vulnerable
- Growing interest in agritourism
January 4, 2012
- Snow survey comes up dry
- Farmers hope for rainy January
- Russian event features California crops
- Rose Parade floats earn California-grown certification

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