…for the past 6 years the processing tomato harvest has produced between 12 to 13 million tons each year, making this year’s projected harvest closer to average. That’s good news…
California Table Grapes Popular in England
California table grapes are a big hit in a couple of island nations thousands of miles away. California table grapes are a big hit over in England and Ireland. And…
Pistachio Research Helps Growers’ Profits
…industry and government… There are only two other similar funded positions between the farm community and the UC Cooperative… the California Rice Research Board and the California Table Grape Commission….
Fighting Vine Mealybug in Grapes
California grape growers are on the lookout for a dangerous pest. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Walt Bently is an entomologist with the UC Cooperative…
Watching for Vine Viruses in Wine Grapes
Valley wine grape growers are among those on the lookout for Pierce’s Disease and other vine viruses. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report John Holmquist is…
Preventing Pierce’s Disease in Fresno Co.
The Annual San Joaquin Valley grape symposium was held in Fresno County this week, and one of the key topics discussed was the status of Pierce’s Disease, and how to…
Destructive Pest in California Desert
…tunneling and feeding on a palm tree. That’s what worries folks who sell palms and those who harvest the date palm crop. Jobs and millions of dollars are at stake….
Good Year for Olive Oil
…olives are harvested at varying degrees of ripeness to capture different flavors. Several farms and towns celebrate the olive oil harvest. In the Sonoma Valley, the festival is celebrated for…
CA Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
…session by commenting on the freedoms Americans have, quoting Ronald Regan, and discussing hot topics such as taxes and timber harvest. He called for a fix for agriculture immigration, saying…
Good Year for Christmas Tree Harvest
The holidays are in full swing, and that means it’s Christmas Tree season. Sabrina Hill has more on this year’s harvest, and why some say live trees are better for…
Two Wine Festivals This Weekend
…$25 in advance, or $35 at the event. The Madera Wine Trail is November 10 and 11 from 10am to 5pm. In Fresno, it’s the Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine…
Brussels Sprouts Gaining Popularity
Brussels sprouts are making a comeback in California.It’s harvest season along the Northern coast and Bay Area. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For years,…
Record Pistachio Harvest
The pistachio harvest has wrapped up, and while it’s not quite as good as predicted, growers in California and three other states are still expecting a record crop. The crop…
California Chestnut Harvest
They’re a holiday tradition for many families. Sabrina Hill gives us an update on the chestnut harvest. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…