Pros and Cons of Early Harvest

Taylor HillmanAlmond Update, Drought, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water, Weather

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Crop harvest continues to be early this year across the board. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen says Fresno County is following suit when it comes to early crop harvesting.

Weather Keeping Crop From Rain

First Crop of Drought

Grape Harvesting Weeks Early

Perfect Spring Temperatures

Grapes are being harvested across the county about 10 to 14 days ahead of schedule. This crop will be the first to show affects the drought may have and there is bound to be significant changes, however the perfect spring temperatures are allowing growers to finish before any rain comes.