…scenario, this standard takes effect July 1 of next year, so this is our reality next harvest.” The lighting requirements define nighttime hours as the time between when the sun…
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
…and vegetables retain large amounts of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Sun-dried produce can be stored for use in soups, cereals, and trail mixes. Your sun-dried harvest doesn’t contain preservatives or…
Strong Grape Harvest in Napa Valley
Both the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced that despite some of the challenges in recent weeks, the 2019 harvesting process has gone rather well…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…on hired farmworkers to help with planting, harvest, milking cows, and other essential tasks. But across the country, it has become exceedingly difficult to find legal, qualified workers,” said Vice…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…dump the truck. However, not all the grapes in the region were able to be harvested despite the best efforts of winegrowers. “Some growers probably won’t even harvest; part of…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…week ago on October 23, has devastated more than 75,000 acres taking down homes, wineries and creating challenges for grape growers who are wrapping up the harvest. According to Jeff…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
…our biggest AVA,” said Burchett. The 2019 winegrape harvest kicked off last month after a wet winter and relatively mild summer temperatures. Harvest is running a bit behind the traditional…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
…harvest times for the same approximate finish date. This can be a bit tricky until you know how long it takes for your favorite varieties to be ready to harvest…
Great Reasons to Grow Baby Vegetables
…Vegetables Now that you have some ideas of what can be grown to be harvested young vegetables, here are a few reasons why it’s a great idea to do this. First, you…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
Farmworker housing in Calistoga Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1783 (AB 1783) into law, significantly altering how farmworker housing will be administered in California. AB 1783, the Farmworker…
Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables
…are veggies harvested in an immature state or dwarf varieties of the plant. Not all vegetables can be grown as baby vegetables. But there is a lot that can. Generally, the…
Growing Your Own Tasty Blackberries
…avoid growing near raspberries. Harvest berries when they are plump, firm and fully black. They should easily pull from the plant. Harvest berries every other day while they are ripening….
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…of cooperation among Napa wineries also helped to ease some of the strains caused by the lack of electricity. “We have our vintners already working very collaboratively together during harvest…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA…