…week ago on October 23, has devastated more than 75,000 acres taking down homes, wineries and creating challenges for grape growers who are wrapping up the harvest. According to Jeff…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
…our biggest AVA,” said Burchett. The 2019 winegrape harvest kicked off last month after a wet winter and relatively mild summer temperatures. Harvest is running a bit behind the traditional…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
…harvest times for the same approximate finish date. This can be a bit tricky until you know how long it takes for your favorite varieties to be ready to harvest…
Great Reasons to Grow Baby Vegetables
…Vegetables Now that you have some ideas of what can be grown to be harvested young vegetables, here are a few reasons why it’s a great idea to do this. First, you…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
Farmworker housing in Calistoga Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1783 (AB 1783) into law, significantly altering how farmworker housing will be administered in California. AB 1783, the Farmworker…
Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables
…are veggies harvested in an immature state or dwarf varieties of the plant. Not all vegetables can be grown as baby vegetables. But there is a lot that can. Generally, the…
Growing Your Own Tasty Blackberries
…avoid growing near raspberries. Harvest berries when they are plump, firm and fully black. They should easily pull from the plant. Harvest berries every other day while they are ripening….
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…of cooperation among Napa wineries also helped to ease some of the strains caused by the lack of electricity. “We have our vintners already working very collaboratively together during harvest…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
…also reduce the yield that you have in your garden beds. In some cases, they can kill your entire plants and destroy any potential harvest you might have in your…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…washed away on whole sections of what was prime farmland. Beyond the riverbottom, out on the plains in some parts of the midwest, this year’s harvests were poor, if they…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
Cattle Industry Members Invited to “Deep in the Heart” Event in San Antonio Feb. 5-7 DENVER (NCBA-Oct. 4, 2019) — Registration and housing for the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…harvest, so it’s a good time to recognize and to celebrate pistachios, which really are starting to dominate the San Joaquin Valley.” Participating in outreach efforts through social media platforms…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…their website, OCM argues passionately on behalf of HSUS’s work to end our industry. Finally, OCM’s executive director is a well know and unapologetic HSUS operative, as outlined by Protect the Harvest several…