Transitioning to Organic: Aid for Growers

May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Transitioning to Organic: Aid for Growers

Are you looking to transition your growing operation to organic production? Are you worried about potential dips in income or yield during the transition period? The USDA may be able to help. Earlier this month, the USDA announced new details about its $75 million investment in conservation assistance for those […]

Irrigation Maintenance

April 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Irrigation Maintenance

It’s the springtime, which means growers across California are relying heavily on their irrigation systems once again. Irrigation systems require ongoing maintenance, both before and during the growing season. “Think of it as an oil change and tire rotation for your vehicle,” says Sam Baldiva, FGS’ irrigation sales manager. All […]

FGS Heads To Cal Poly Spring Career Fair

April 14, 2023 / Comments Off on FGS Heads To Cal Poly Spring Career Fair

At FGS, we’re always on the lookout for new people to join our team. That’s why we’ll be spending the day at the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Career Fair on Wednesday, April 19th. The annual career fair runs from 10 am to 3 pm, offering the next generation of […]

Citrus Bloom Is Coming

April 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Citrus Bloom Is Coming

  It’s officially springtime, and that means citrus bloom is coming! Citrus bloom, of course, is the period when at least 10 percent of a citrus trees’ flowers are blooming. This time is the most critical part of the citrus life cycle. Lasting as short as 10 days or as […]

Groundwater Recharge Gets A Temporary Revision

March 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Groundwater Recharge Gets A Temporary Revision

It’s been an extremely wet winter in California. To make good use of all that extra water, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new executive order that encourages the flooding of agricultural lands to help increase the state’s groundwater supply. Three years of unprecedented drought and heavy agricultural pumping have […]

FGS Pallet Plant: Perfect Fit for a Growing List of Industries

March 22, 2023 / Comments Off on FGS Pallet Plant: Perfect Fit for a Growing List of Industries

FGS is a big name in the agriculture industry. After all, we’ve been around for over 100 years. First created to serve Sunkist’s supply chain needs, Fruit Growers Supply has since expanded to serve the public across our many operating areas. Between offering state-of-the-art irrigation services to constructing corrugated boxes […]

A Recap Of The 2023 World Ag Expo

March 14, 2023 / Comments Off on A Recap Of The 2023 World Ag Expo

A cold front swept its way across the Central Valley last month, turning the 2023 World Ag Expo into one of the chilliest events in the show’s 47-year history. That didn’t stop 1,500 exhibitors and 100,000 attendees from showing up to the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. Among those participants […]

FGS Pallet Plant Attracts Diverse Customers

March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on FGS Pallet Plant Attracts Diverse Customers

Unique Pallet Options For Your Unique Needs FGS’s pallet plant was originally created to serve the agricultural industry. As the pallet plant has expanded in recent years, though, so has its long list of clients. Now serving a range of customers across multiple industries, the pallet plant provides high-quality wooden […]

California Releases Roadmap To Sustainable Pest Management By 2050

February 28, 2023 / Comments Off on California Releases Roadmap To Sustainable Pest Management By 2050
Fresh fruits in an open market

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has released its roadmap for the state to transition to Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) by 2050. The plan was developed by Members of the Sustainable Pest Management Work Group and Urban Subgroup in collaboration with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), the California Department […]

Custom Corrugated Boxes For Growers – The FGS Difference

February 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Custom Corrugated Boxes For Growers – The FGS Difference

Whom FGS Carton Plant Serves You might be familiar with Fruit Growers Supply as a steady name in agricultural suppliers for over 100 years. What started as a branch of Sunkist Growers, with an original mission of creating wood crates, has evolved over the decades to serve Sunkist’s supply chain […]