How Growers Can Rise to the Challenges of Drought

December 22, 2022 / Comments Off on How Growers Can Rise to the Challenges of Drought
Watering Crops in a Field Irrigation System Short Crops

California never had much fresh water to begin with. Drought has been a challenge to California growers for many years now, and it will continue to present challenges as the effects of climate change bring a new, even drier normal to the state. Currently, California is experiencing a mega-drought, as […]

Here’s what’s fresh and local from California farms during the winter months

December 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Here’s what’s fresh and local from California farms during the winter months

Right now, we’re just a few weeks away from the winter solstice: the shortest day of the year in North America and the official start of winter. Depending on where you live, nippy temps and brisk winds may feel like winter is already here. Or maybe it doesn’t feel like […]

Five Emerging Technologies in Agriculture We’re Watching in 2023

December 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Five Emerging Technologies in Agriculture We’re Watching in 2023
Man in wheat field holding drone

Some folks who aren’t in the industry may think of agriculture as static or antiquated. Agriculture is indeed steeped in tradition, and there’s nothing new about regenerative agriculture, which was practiced until relatively recently in human history and is once again growing in popularity. However, agriculture is also a realm […]

From Ancient History to Modern Health – Five Facts About Citrus

December 2, 2022 / Comments Off on From Ancient History to Modern Health – Five Facts About Citrus

The time of year between mid-fall and the New Year hosts important holidays across many different cultures worldwide. One thing many of these traditions have in common is citrus. Here in North America, oranges were traditionally given as a stocking gift back when oranges were more of a luxury than […]

What You Can do Now to
Protect Your Crops in the Winter

November 16, 2022 / Comments Off on What You Can do Now to
Protect Your Crops in the Winter

Fruit growers know they need to think and act seasonally to make decisions today that will impact their crops in the seasons and years to come. This kind of strategic thinking can be the difference between a grower whose operations thrive from season to season and one who flounders when […]

Developing a management plan to protect your future food crops from pests

October 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Developing a management plan to protect your future food crops from pests
Agricultural workers with personal protective equipment spraying pesticides in a field during the daytime.

Your crops are your livelihood. Nurturing and protecting your plants throughout their lives is part and parcel of farming. Unfortunately, crops in California face numerous threats from pests, including certain insects, diseases, and fungi. Some people think “pest” and automatically assume “insect,” but that’s a crude and inaccurate oversimplification. After […]

Different fertilizer options and how to use them for total orchard care

October 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Different fertilizer options and how to use them for total orchard care
Fertilizer scoop

Fertilizer is one part of total orchard care If you manage an orchard, a lot goes into ensuring you have healthy crops from year to year. This can include taking proper steps in the fall and winter to ensure your irrigation system is in top shape for the spring , […]

Planning Ahead is a Fruit Grower’s Best Tool

October 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Planning Ahead is a Fruit Grower’s Best Tool
Apples growing on a fruit wall

Fall at the Operations Center At Fruit Growers Supply (FGS) operations center, fall is the busiest time of year. A retail store for farmers, primarily citrus growers, the Orange Cove operations center is preparing for another busy season. Jerry Cedillo is the Warehouse Supervisor at the Orange Cove location, with […]

Your Complete Checklist To Prepare Your Irrigation System For Fall

September 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Your Complete Checklist To Prepare Your Irrigation System For Fall
A sprinkler-and-hose system irrigation a field of seedlings

What Fall Means For Your Irrigation System Fall means the harvest. While people on the outside may think of fall at the farm in terms of apple picking, hayrides, and other agritourism attractions, those who work in the fruit growing industry know that the fall harvest also means preparing your […]

A New Pallet to Serve a Multitude of Markets

September 15, 2022 / Comments Off on A New Pallet to Serve a Multitude of Markets

Over 100 Years of Service to the Fruit Growing Industry  In 1907, Sunkist Growers created Fruit Growers Supply, an agricultural supplier, to manufacture wood crates for their California-grown oranges. Over 100 years since, Fruit Growers Supply has grown to serve both Sunkist and the open market, helping fruit producers of […]