…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…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
…from 10 days to two weeks earlier than usual, the biggest concern among growers is that many wineries do not yet appear prepared to receive the grapes. “Being this early,…
China Reopens Doors for CA Citrus
…citrus industry. Measures include applying at least one copper application after the first rainfall and harvesting only fruit that is higher than 20 inches from the ground, plus several others….
Researchers Working on ‘Ladderless’ Orchards
…13 feet of conventional peach and nectarine trees. The shorter trees will allow for harvesting without ladders, which are not only time consuming, but can be dangerous as well. In…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…congressionally mandated automatic reductions of 7.2 percent for the 2014 crop year. Applications approved after Oct. 1 will be reduced the required 7.3 percent for the 2015 crop year. The…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…billion from partners, for a total of $2.4 billion for conservation. Additionally, USDA recently incorporated the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and announced the appointment of a 15-member…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…local food business owners who fall within these categories to list their operational details in the new directories www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com. These new directories will be available online early in 2015, giving…
Golden State Experience for NAFB
…to see local crops like artichokes, pick organic strawberries fresh from the field, taste organic wine and see how important California FFA is to our ag industry and communities. Atkinson,…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…750,000 guests came through the gates. 159,242 cars were parked 38 baby animals were born in the Baby Barn. 3,696 pounds of crops were harvested and donated to food banks…
Dodge Ram Continues Focus on Ag With Certification Program
…with Pat Driscoll To learn more about the Certified Agricultural Dealership Program, visit the Dodge Ram website here. Meanwhile, Ram continues to serve the FFA with its Next Crop Program….
Chances Good for Another California Drought Next Year
A climate expert says California farmers may have to weather yet another drought year in 2015. Gary Crawford reports with Jay Lund and Karen Ross. Chances Good for Another California…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Reduce Dust During Almond Harvest Almond Board’s Associate Director, Environmental Affairs…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…costs. Overdraft of groundwater is expected to cause additional wells in the Tulare Basin to run dry if the drought continues. The drought is likely to continue through 2015, regardless…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…contest are available at all Central Valley Community Bank branches, online at www.cvcb.com and through links on social media page posts dedicated to the Valley Grown For You campaign. With…
