Citrus bloom is here! Bloom represents the most critical part of the citrus life cycle. The flowers themselves are incredibly fragile — vulnerable to high winds, frost, disease, and heavy water exposure from irregular irrigation — and growers need to be careful with their operations in order to ensure a […]
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California continues to battle a high number of fruit fly invasions this growing season. The latest invasion comes from the Oriental fruit fly, which has affected commercial citrus operations as well as backyard trees. Already widespread in southern Asia, the Oriental fruit fly was first discovered on American soil in […]
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Avocado season has officially begun in California, although weather events across the state continue to affect the crop in various ways. In San Diego and Riverside counties, where trees produced a large amount of fruit last year, fruit set has been relatively low in 2024. There have also been complications […]
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It’s been two weeks since the 2024 World Ag Expo came to a close, and Sam Baldivia is already seeing the benefits of another well-attended farm show. “As soon as the expo is over, I’ll wait a few days before reaching out to potential customers that I met there,” he […]
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It’s February in California, which means many almond growers across the state are watching their almond trees blossom. This is a crucial time for the almond crop, marking the end of dormancy and the beginning of springtime bloom. Producing the entirety of America’s commercial almond supply is no easy task, […]
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Guacamole lovers are in luck! The avocado industry is booming, and most consumers can find this oily fruit in grocery stores throughout the year. In California, locally-grown avocados are available during a smaller window. Southern areas like San Diego typically start harvesting as early as January or February, while regions […]
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It’s that time of year again! The World Ag Expo — the largest farm show not only in America, but also on the entire planet — returns to the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California, on February 13th. The event will run until 4 pm on February 15th. More than 100,000 […]
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There’s rainy weather in the forecast for the Central Valley this week. Those looking to protect their growing operations from flooding and other rain-related disasters should consider making a trip to the closest FGS supply center. We have multiple stores throughout the area, and each one is stocked with weather-appropriate […]
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Cow belches have become a big problem in California. The state’s livestock are responsible for half of California’s methane emissions. A powerful greenhouse gas, methane is “the second-largest contributor to climate warming after carbon dioxide,” according to NASA. Simply put, the more methane that makes its way into the atmosphere, […]
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The farm receipts have been collected, the numbers have been tallied, and the results are in! With a total gross production value of $8,612,450,000, Tulare County has been named the top-producing agricultural county in the entire United States. With Fresno County and Kern County claiming the silver and bronze medals […]
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