…million cartons in the San Joaquin Valley and another 5 million cartons in Southern California. Approximately 25% of the orange crop has been harvested. Mandarin tonnage was estimated to be…
Forecasted Cold Temps Fail to Materialize
Tuesday evening forecasts and dew points all pointed to a critical night with significant lows into Wednesday morning but temperatures remained well above trigger points for the San Joaquin Valley…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Jan. 7
Grape growers from around California are invited to the annual San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium, coming up on January 7. Sabrina Hill has all the details on this year’s event….
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…he has increased his acreage slightly. A diversified farmer in Westlands Water District, which received zero water from the federal Central Valley Project in 2014, Schmidt said he had to…
Well Digging in Central Valley
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Well drilling continues around the state as growers look at what next year might hold. Well Digging in Central Valley Drilling companies remained busy around the…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…water legislation before the new Congress begins in 2015. Sen. Feinstein has been meeting with Central Valley House members to negotiate issues that are complicated and controversial. We appreciate her…
Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight
by Kathy Jackson, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is centered in one…
EPA Helps California’s Redwood Valley County Water District Prepare for a Changing Climate
…5,000 people in Redwood Valley, the Redwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians, the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and 200 farms. More information: http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/climate/index.cfm EPA’s Climate Ready video: http://www.youtube.com/v/hzT6TP1p29g?hl…
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…standards, the use limitations on California’s on-line database that recommends protective measures for endangered and threatened species and from the management practices the California Rice Commission receives from the Central…
Sustainable Ag Expo Thriving
This slideshow requires JavaScript. 10 years ago, a group on the central coast started getting together to talk sustainability. Now it’s an event growers come to from around the state….
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects. Drought Year Causing Uncertainties Less chilling hours for trees in California and especially the central valley has become an increasing concern. Cooperative Extension…
Leafhopper Deterrent for Tomatoes
…migrates from the foothills down to the valley floor to feed. The insect starts eating tomato plants before realizing that isn’t what it likes and then moves on. The contact,…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
…the terms of their agreements. California Coachella Valley Villa Hermosa Phase II – $3 million loan. Funds will be used to add 68 units to the complex. Peoples Self Help…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…