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Learn how innovations in genetics, chemicals, and equipment have revolutionized farming practices, resulting in increased productivity and decreased resource consumption.

This year’s California tomato forecast is growing smaller. In January, the USDA predicted tomato farmers would produce 12.2 million tons, but that estimate has been revised downward, to 11.7 million tons.

By mid-May, the USDA plans to begin shipping food boxes to food banks through a new program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.