…how crops are planted, tended, harvested and processed. Many episodes include a cooking or consumer segment that utilizes the featured crop. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen is the…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Crop Company • Adam Secondo, Salinas, Secondo Farms LP • Blake Vann, Esparto, Vann Brothers • Christian Vellanoweth, Sacramento, Pearl Crop • Ashley Zellmer, Sacramento, State Water Resources Control Board…
Tips for Limiting Walnut Watering This Month
…trees this month for winter. Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says limiting irrigation is important and growers need to watch for some signs before starting it back up….
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…
Walnut Harvest Looking Good Despite Early Issues
…Issues Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says walnut harvest is coming along nicely in the northern part of the state, despite some early issues. Pope says the hot…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…have benefitted the crop. Growers used surface water where available and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Crop quality is reported to be excellent with…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…something for everyone. This year, the Conference is providing more content than ever by implementing five unique tracks that will run simultaneously and cover specific topics. These tracks consist of:…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…by private citizens, with severe potential penalties. The map’s next layer shows how the rule expands the definition of regulated “adjacent waters” to cover all waters, including wetlands, that lie…
The Western View: California Ag’s Rich History
…this spot. He sent East for grape cuttings, and ended up with three of the Lady De Coverly variety. Only one of the cuttings survived and grew into a strong…
Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps
…young walnut trees for winter need to limit irrigation during this late summer. Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says sometimes it’s difficult for a grower to make that…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…Placer County is a veritable food and wine destination. “Our PlacerGROWN farmers have had a crop-to-tabletop mentality since 1849,” said Carol Arnold, CEO of PlacerGROWN. “Farm-to-fork is a new spin…
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
…Affects in Crop Reports The Central Valley crop reports showed significant increases in total production value but that doesn’t tell the entire story. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs…
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”…
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
More trees like this Valencia grove from last year will be removed due to water availability. Photo/Cecilia Parsons The increases seen in the top California crop reports are of course…