Trees & Vines

May 11, 2022
Bearing almond acreage is up, but more trees removed
May 11, 2022
Orland farmers rediscover a famous family heritage
May 4, 2022
Deep freeze hammers winegrape farmers
May 4, 2022
Port delays worsen as harvest of new crops approaches
April 27, 2022
Black entrepreneurs open doors to careers in wine
April 27, 2022
Wine producers offer tips on starting in the business
April 27, 2022
Some state crops may feel squeeze from Ukraine war
Some state crops may feel squeeze from Ukraine war
April 27, 2022
After succeeding in law, she became 'queen of vineyards'
March 23, 2022
Orchard recycling pioneer inspires almond farmers
March 23, 2022
A message to lawmakers: 'Hear our story'
March 16, 2022
Walnut meeting set for April
March 9, 2022
Regenerative farming brings animals into orchards
March 9, 2022
Almond farmers plant flowers to help protect bees
March 9, 2022
Researchers study tomatoes that may resist fungus
March 9, 2022
Ukraine invasion may bring more fuel spikes for farmers
February 23, 2022
Researchers work to solve smoke-exposure puzzle

Years of wildfires impacting Western winegrape growers have farmers, winemakers and researchers looking for answers to smoke exposure, which damages crops and worsens wine quality.

February 23, 2022
Avocado harvest is expected to top 300 million pounds

California avocado farmers expect to harvest about 306 million pounds of fruit this season, according to figures from the California Avocado Commission.

February 23, 2022
Election season opens for Almond Board

The Almond Board of California is calling for candidates to submit petitions by April 1 to run for three board possitions in the 2022-2023 crop year.

February 23, 2022
Strategic flooding for aquifers getting new attention

Parking floodwater in vineyards to recharge aquifers is a way to prepare for continuing drought conditions, reduce flood risk in wet years and improve water quality.

February 16, 2022
Academy students from the fields eye leadership futures

Even after 25 years in farming, Jose Cervantes is not done learning.

February 16, 2022
New generation of growers learns art of promotion

Fruit World co-owner Bianca Kaprielian said the Reedley citrus, grapes and stone-fruit producer emphasizes flavorful varieties to satisfy the increasingly discerning tastes of organic customers.

February 9, 2022
Election supports walnut marketing

State walnut growers voted to continue the California Walnut Board marketing order, enabling the board to maintain its marketing and research programs.

February 9, 2022
Computer models may evaluate crops, protect fruit

University of California researchers are using computer modeling and artificial intelligence to develop knowledge on how crops grow and design products that can help harvest soft fruits such as peaches.

February 9, 2022
Short film features orchard recycling research, benefits

To inspire almond growers to recycle orchards when replanting and reassure that there is continued scientific research on the value and the benefits of whole orchard recycling

February 9, 2022
Lab inside forest studies timber groves, wildfire risk

In his years managing California woodlands, Rob York has come up with a few quick and easy ways to gauge whether a forest is prepared for wildfire.