…His wine grape vineyards stretch for 1,300 acres, so maximizing water is a top priority. Cameron has used drip irrigation on these vineyards since 1982, a time when drip was…
Pros and Cons of Early Harvest
…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
…increased acreage. Winegrape harvest has started throughout California, primarily for early varieties of white grapes that are destined to become sparkling wines. Government estimates issued last week placed California winegrape…
Weekly Crop Check-In
…the Sacramento Valley and Yuba County. Table grape harvest continued. Harvest continued in early champagne grape vineyards. Apple harvest continued. Later apple varieties were sugaring nicely. Bartlett, Bosc, and Asian…
California Table Olive Probability Survey Report
…Other varieties are expected to total 1,500 tons. The California table olive crop is down due to a variety of setbacks after last year’s harvest, including a hard freeze in…
California Raisin Grape Objective Measurement Report
…funding for the 2014 Raisin O.M. Survey. SURVEY HISTORY The collection of objective measurement data on the California grape crop began in 1956. Grape bunches were counted, measured, and weighed…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Bill provides up to 50 percent ($12.5 million) each year for matching payments for the harvest and transportation of biomass residues. BCAP matching payments will resume this summer, while crop…
Early Almond Harvest
Almond harvest has come quick this year due to hot temperatures making the process shorter. Early Almond Harvest Kern County Farm Bureau President and Almond Grower Greg Wegis says the…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…of multiple farms that offer consumers regular deliveries of locally-grown farm products during one or more harvest season(s) on a subscription or membership basis. USDA’s National Food Hub Directory A…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
…benefit of all this dry weather, however. Silva said they will be able to harvest earlier and longer, increasing his overall yield on a crop that is paying off. Of…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…Gallo, Joseph Gallo Farms; Mario Steta, Driscoll’s; Robert Koch, Wine Institute; Richard Matioan, American Pistachio Growers; Marcy Martin, California Grape and Tree Fruit League; and Chris Rosander, Raisin Administrative Committee….
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…effort with forest restoration on public lands will help guard against these fires while promoting economic opportunity for rural communities.” Farmers, ranchers or foresters who harvest and deliver forest or…
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…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…practical ways to get around it. Nader postponed his retirement to comply. Normally, rice growers bale the straw two to four days after harvest. Nader and his colleagues instead baled…