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The Food Blog covers our latest research and extension work to advance and optimize the production of California's abundant agricultural commodities.

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Sign reads: “New Variety! Monterey. This variety significantly produces more berries, which is why the price is lower.” Smaller sign: Organic Monterey $6 a basket.
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New UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries

May 21st, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for Central Coast organic strawberries was recently released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
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A U.S.-China trade war would cost California farmers

May 21st, 2024
Loss of China's preferred trade status could hurt crop, dairy and livestock exports The Biden administration recently announced large, increased tariff rates for Chinese electric vehicles, solar cells, semiconductors, and aluminum and steel products.
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