Citrus bloom is here, and your citrus trees need your help! During this critical part of the citrus life cycle, flowers are fragile and highly vulnerable to wind, frost, disease, and water irregularities. In order to ensure a profitable season full of healthy trees, growers should be strategic in the […]
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As California’s wet season begins drawing to a close, growers across the state are preparing themselves — and their crops — for the dry forecasts ahead. In a state where every drop of water counts, precipitation matters more now than it ever did before. That’s why some environmentalists have begun […]
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A new avocado is hitting grocery store shelves this spring, and it’s grown right here in California. Say hello to the California Crema, a GEM variety avocado with gold-flecked skin and a creamy, nutty taste. In season between April and July, California Cremas are the latest addition to California’s booming […]
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“Together We Grow.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Agriculture Day, which takes place on March 18th in celebration of the growers, ranchers, farmers, and other ag professionals who work hard to keep us fed. Farmworkers account for less than 1.5% of the American population, which is a small […]
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This year’s World Ag Expo kicked off with thousands of attendees and ended with a rare deluge of February rainfall. As always, our Irrigation Sales Manager Sam Baldivia was in attendance throughout the three-day event, representing Fruit Growers Supply’s irrigation department while maintaining important relationships with vendors and customers. “I […]
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When the World Ag Expo opens its doors next week, water will be a big topic on everyone’s minds. After all, water is the cornerstone of agriculture. Without it, seeds can’t germinate, crops can’t mature, and food production is impossible. That’s one of the many reasons Sam Baldivia attends the […]
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The World Ag Expo is big. There’s no other way to say it. With more than 1,200 exhibitors, 100,000 attendees, and 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, the world’s largest farm show is simply immense. That’s one of the many reasons FGS is proud to announce a new tradition: […]
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The World Ag Expo returns to Tulare next month! The largest farm show on earth will open its doors at the International Agri-Center on Tuesday, February 11th, and run for three days before closing on Thursday, February 13th. As always, Sam Baldivia will be in attendance to represent Fruit Growers […]
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Rodents have been an issue throughout California’s orchards and vineyards this year, affecting everything from Central Coast citrus operations to San Joaquin nut orchards. Rats, squirrels, and voles may be small, but that hasn’t stopped them from causing outsized damage to trees, water lines, and electrical wiring, resulting in yield […]
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As the citrus season continues, different varieties of citrus fruit are appearing at local markets every month. An unseasonably hot summer has resulted in a solid crop of Navels and Cara cara oranges. Although fruit size appears to be smaller than last year, crop quality and overall volume are both […]
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