Friday, Jan. 15, 2010

Farmers increase winter lettuce plantings

More lettuce fields have been planted in winter growing regions of Southern California and Arizona this season. A new government crop report says farmers increased their acreage of iceberg lettuce for harvest during the winter quarter. California farmers also planted more carrots for winter harvest, though acreage of broccoli, cauliflower and celery will be down slightly. The report says all the winter crops appear to be in good condition.