…to delivering the highest quality grapes despite these challenging conditions.” Since the start of the fire, vineyard reservoirs have been used as a source of water for firefighting efforts. Sommerfield…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…grapes meant family members had to move quickly and hand-harvest the crop by themselves. “Harvesting is not something that we are unaccustomed to, but we usually get help,” Viano said….
Farm to Fork Exhibition and Great Grape Event to Open at Fresno State
…Avenue between Cedar and Maple avenues). In partnership with the V.E. Petrucci Library, this free event celebrating grapes, raisins and wine is open to the public. It will feature…
The Western View: California Ag’s Rich History
…William Thompson, people began referring to them as Thompson’s seedless grapes. An entire industry sprung from that field, with Thompson’s seedless, or Lady De Coverly grapes forming the basic grape…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…
Some Wineries Paying for Sustainability
Sustainable wine grape groups are looking for a way to make certified sustainable grapes more profitable for growers, and some wineries are already acknowledging the trend. Paying for Sustainability It’s…
Promising Trends for Valley Wine Grapes
Although the low-end wine market is in a down cycle, there are some promising trends for Central California grape prices. Trends for Valley Wine Grapes The San Joaquin valley is…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…Bill as quickly as possible so that producers can plan for the future and protect their businesses.” SCO will now be available in select counties for almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes,…
The California Kitchen: Vintage Red Grape Sweet Potato Chicken Salad
…Red Grapes ½ red onion ½ Cup Dijon Mustard 1 Cup Mayonnaise Brown Sugar Fresh Cilantro 2 Chicken Breasts 1 T Oil Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to…
The California Kitchen: Scarlet Royal Grape Citrus Salad
…Orange Segments 1 T olive oil 2 T Brown Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 pinch of salt 2 Cup peanuts 3 Oz Olive Oil Scarlet Royal Grapes 1 Oz…
Low-end Wine Market in Down Cycle
…Industry leaders say it isn’t as profitable nowadays for growers to produce grapes for lower-end wine production. A lot of grapes produced in the San Joaquin Valley are grown for…
The California Kitchen: Zante Currants (Champagne Grape) Risotto
…Rosemary 2 Cup Arborio Rice 1 Oz Shallots 1 Cup White Wine 1 Clove of Garlic Minced 1 Qt Chicken Stock TT 1 Cup Zante Current Grapes 2 Cup Cream…
The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Brulee with Feta Cheese and Spinach Chicken Breast
…pinches of sugar 2 Cup Flame Grapes 2 Oz Grape Seed Olive Oil 2 Oz Feta Cheese 4 Oz Fresh Spinach 8 Oz Chicken Breast Salt/Pepper To get the cooking…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…it gets too hot, then watch the grapes and almonds grow, drink plenty of water and stay in the shade – and I don’t really envy those easterners for their…