Trees & Vines

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.

February 2, 2022
2022 winegrape crop forecast as 'stable'

For Jeff Bitter, 2022 will be a year of recovery for California winegrape farmers—but not for the reasons one might think.

January 26, 2022
For grape growers, nitrogen can be an ally or enemy
January 26, 2022
Citrus harvest falls in challenging year
January 26, 2022
Yolo County vintner receives international scholarship
January 19, 2022
Almond growers welcome news of the arrival of bees
January 19, 2022
Holtermanns earning online audience for almonds
January 12, 2022
Herbicide shortages challenge vineyard managers
January 12, 2022
Vilsack: Port progress may aid agricultural exports
January 12, 2022
Lenders, nurseries provide advice on starting vineyards
January 12, 2022
Experts weigh benefits, downsides of cover crops
January 12, 2022
Early rain surge is challenging for pomegranates
January 12, 2022
Trees are chilling out, which is good news
August 25, 2021
Almond growers pledge to cut harvest dust in half
August 25, 2021
Chips from old trees renourish the soil for new ones
August 25, 2021
EPA ban draws farm critics
August 25, 2021
Orchard growers consider new crops to suppress weeds
August 25, 2021
In praise of cover crops: Farmers tout their benefits
August 25, 2021
California farms harvest season's first fresh apples