…at every aspect of the journey crops and commodities take from field to fork across the San Joaquin Valley, and beyond. Each show is comprised of several segments that demonstrate…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…the quarantine map may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/offq. “Late summer and fall are ‘fruit fly season’ in California,” said California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “These pests like Southern California for…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…for a wide range of California-grown crops and commodities. And farmers were able to produce those crops and commodities by “draining their groundwater reserves,” as NPR put it, or through…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…work on a map that shows as much as 95 percent of California’s land area might fall under the rule’s jurisdiction. Known alternately as the Waters of the U.S. Rule…
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
Fresh Oranges on a tree. Crops reports don’t calculate profit margins for the industry and if you look closely you can already see drought affects in the 2014 reports. Drought…
Strawberries Go Under “Cover”
Can strawberries and other ground produce benefit from sustainable practices such as cover crops or crop rotation? Rod Bain reports. Strawberries Go Under “Cover”…
Drip Helps Dairies Decrease Contamination
…drip system would decrease those possibilities. Hannaford says they are still trying to iron out the details for winter crops, but for the summer season it should be extremely beneficial….
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…the future. The cohort studies water quality, conservation, delivery systems, supply development, recycling, drought-tolerant crops, new technologies and current challenges. The study was made possible by the Wells Fargo Clean…
Permanent Crops Fuel Crop Report Gains
Central Valley crop reports all showed gains for 2014 and that’s partially to do with the increase in permanent crops like almonds. This video shows almond shaking from Fresno County,…
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…be much feed on the ground this fall, limiting ranchers from increasing their herds now. Even if there’s adequate moisture this fall and winter, grasses won’t grow much until March,…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Strawberry and Vegetable Crops Advisor, Surendra Dara is hosting his Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting September 24, 2015 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm….
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…over 22 percent, field crops declined over 36 percent and fruit and nut crops increased 13.16 percent,” said Wright. “Our growers exported 183 commodities in over 20,000 shipments to 101…
Helping Dairies Manage Nitrogen
Netafim is partnering with a Central Valley dairy that is trying to fine-tune drip tape use for feed crops. Helping Dairies Manage Nitrogen AgNet West reported about DeJager Farms and…
California Farms and WOTUS
…says most of California would now fall under the WOTUS rule. And he points out – though it’s called the “Waters of the US rule” – it includes areas here…