…It has been a Lake County tradition for five generations and this is our 32nd year.” She added that although pears have been replaced by vineyards and other crops over…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…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
…agricultural inspectors have cleared the shipment beforehand, as fruit flies and other pests can hide in a variety of commodities. While fruit flies and other invasive species threaten California’s crops,…
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…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…scheduling purposes. Despite a lack of chilling hours and a drought that continued to impact California, the 2015 walnut crop forecast is at a record level. Relatively mild summer temperatures…
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…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. The Russian River watershed has experienced water supply reductions due to the current four-year drought plaguing California. Several fish species have been threatened by rising temperature…
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,…
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
…Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Kathrine Pope says as walnut producers prep their young trees for colder temperatures, nitrogen applications need to stop by the end…
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…