…as those who were evacuated are returning to the area. Damage He says many of the grapes in the area were harvested before the fires. While wine and grapes are…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
…diverse group of farmers growing a wide range of commodities including tree fruit, grapes, nuts, rice, and wheat. Employers have been increasing recruiting efforts, as well as offering higher wages…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
…to keep dozens of new fires small and of shorter duration, limiting damage and reducing costs and exposure to firefighters and the public. The public is encouraged to continue following…
Wildfire Impact to Linger for California Wine Country
…prove challenging for tourism promoters. On a positive note for the industry, a vast majority of grapes had been harvested by the time the fires broke out, and vineyard owners…
California Wildfires Impacting Wine Industry
…more than 100,000 acres of wine grapes planted in the two counties, which are home to more than 650 wineries, according to the Wine Institute, which represents the industry in…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…Over 100 people are reported to have checked into hospitals with fire-related injuries or health issues, such as burns and smoke inhalation. The fires are also having devastating effects on…
Record Crop Value in Sacramento County
…has topped $500 million in production. During her presentation to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner Juli Jensen said, “Wine grapes continue to rule as King…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…common goal of industrywide improvements in pest and pesticide management for individual crops such as almonds, tomatoes, strawberries, grapes, and olives. IPM benefits most from a transdisciplinary approach to developing…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…percent Apples – $327 million, up 8 percent Lettuce – $277 million, up 6 percent Other top organic crops were strawberries, grapes, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, hay, spinach, and mushrooms. NASS…
Kern County Tops 2016 Ag Production
…home. The most lucrative commodities for Kern County this year are grapes, almonds, citrus, pistachios, and dairy. When combined, these products represent 60 percent of the total value. Pistachios are…
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
…a direct impact on taste and quality. Depending on where grapes are in the ripening cycle, exposure to heavy smoke can pollute the taste in only 30 minutes. The taint…
Wind, Rain Hit Central Valley Vineyards
…quarter of an inch of rain. Raisin grapes in most areas had already been set out to be dried in the field by late-summer heat. Adding moisture at this stage…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…the only weather concern for growers this year. The heatwave California experienced caused some wineries to pick at night when temperatures were lower and process the grapes in the morning…
Fall Foods to Forage
…possibilities include Persimmons and prickly pears which are plenty ready in the autumn time. In some areas, wild grapes are an option for snacking or making jelly. Elderberries are also…