County agriculture blooming again in new crop report

San Diego County released its 2023 annual Crop Report showing totals and trends in local agriculture. So, what tops the list?

Nursery & Cut Flower products were 71% of the total agricultural value, followed by the Fruit & Nuts group that included crops such as avocados and citrus.

Bedding Plants, Color, Perennials, Cacti & Succulents continue to reign supreme for the third year in a row, bringing in a total of $396,623,341, which is 24% of the total value of agriculture production in the county.

The second most valuable group is Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, valued at $383,114,393, equaling 23%...