Asparagus Harvest Starting

Taylor HillmanGeneral

It’s just about time for the spring asparagus harvest in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta area. California grows more than 11,000 acres of asparagus every year, adding up to more than…

2012 CA Wine Grape Production

Taylor HillmanTree, nut & vine crops

2012 was a good year for California wine grape growers. They crushed 4.01 million tons of grapes after the 2012 harvest, which sets a new record. The previous record was…

Biggest Tomato Crop in CA History?

Taylor HillmanSpecialty Crops

for the past 6 years the processing tomato harvest has produced between 12 to 13 million tons each year, making this year’s projected harvest closer to average. That’s good news…

Destructive Pest in California Desert

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…tunneling and feeding on a palm tree. That’s what worries folks who sell palms and those who harvest the date palm crop. Jobs and millions of dollars are at stake….

Good Year for Olive Oil

Taylor HillmanGeneral, Specialty Crops

…olives are harvested at varying degrees of ripeness to capture different flavors. Several farms and towns celebrate the olive oil harvest. In the Sonoma Valley, the festival is celebrated for

CA Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…session by commenting on the freedoms Americans have, quoting Ronald Regan, and discussing hot topics such as taxes and timber harvest. He called for a fix for agriculture immigration, saying…

Good Year for Christmas Tree Harvest

Taylor HillmanGeneral

The holidays are in full swing, and that means it’s Christmas Tree season. Sabrina Hill has more on this year’s harvest, and why some say live trees are better for

Two Wine Festivals This Weekend

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…$25 in advance, or $35 at the event. The Madera Wine Trail is November 10 and 11 from 10am to 5pm. In Fresno, it’s the Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine…

Brussels Sprouts Gaining Popularity

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Brussels sprouts are making a comeback in California.It’s harvest season along the Northern coast and Bay Area. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For years,…

Record Pistachio Harvest

Taylor HillmanGeneral, Tree, nut & vine crops

The pistachio harvest has wrapped up, and while it’s not quite as good as predicted, growers in California and three other states are still expecting a record crop. The crop…

California Chestnut Harvest

Taylor HillmanGeneral

They’re a holiday tradition for many families. Sabrina Hill gives us an update on the chestnut harvest. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…