…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,…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…problems California farmers are having because of the drought and other topics related to California agriculture. For a personal look at my first exposure to cheese curds, read this blog…
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…
Microbiomes Changing Food Safety Monitoring
…has been proven to limit that exposure. He says they are just starting to see what this program can do and they believe it can be applied to several different…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…pistachios, stone fruit, tomatoes, raisin, table and wine grapes as well as other field crops, specialty crops and vegetables. The event is co-hosted by the California Department of Food and…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…bees alone. You have probably heard that pollinator populations are dwindling because of numerous stressors that include loss of appropriate habitat, pests and pathogens, and exposure to pesticides. Without our…