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Figs


Production

California ranks first in the nation in fig production, accounting for nearly 98 percent of all figs produced. The California fig industry, consisting of both fresh fruit and processed fruit, produced 40,000 tons of figs in 2008. Of that amount, 36,000 tons, or 90 percent, were processed. The 2008 fig crop was valued at $21.9 million, continuing an increase in total crop value largely attributable to higher prices. The price per ton for figs was $542 in 2008 compared to $401 the previous year.  July 2009 ... Figs


Marketing

Production

  • Fig, Integrated Pest Management guidelines, University of California, Davis.
  • Figs, University of Hawaii.
  • Figs for Commercial and Home Production in Louisiana, Louisiana State University Ag Center, 2005.
  • Figs: Symptoms, Comments, Management; Pest Management guidelines; University of California, 2006.
  • Figs, World's Healthiest Foods, George Mateljan Foundation - Sponsored by a nonprofit organization, this website offers the latest scientific information about the benefits of healthy eating.
  • Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Fig, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida, 2006.
  • Valley Fig Growers, Fresno, California - This cooperative began in 1959 and is now the largest fig handler in the United States. With 20 grower members, approximately half of the dried figs harvested in California go to market through Valley Fig Growers.

 

Links checked May 2009.

 

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