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Here’s a look at what’s coming out of the fields this month, as California continues to roll with unusually warm weather, a lighter-than-predicted grape crop, and pest issues.
Central ValleyIn the Central Valley, nuts and grapes are the biggest crops of the season. The almond harvest is almost complete, with an estimated total of 2.6 billion pounds. The walnut harvest...
October is a month of transition. Now that the summer harvest is behind us, growers have the chance to perform the maintenance and cleanup tasks that can make a big difference once winter arrives.
If you’re looking to make the most of this month, here are four items to put on your October checklist.
Inspect your irrigationFor California growers, October is the time to plant winter cover crops before the first heavy storms arrive. This year, that work may be more important than ever. A strong El Niño is already developing, raising the potential for wetter weather across California.
When winter storms hit the mainland, runoff and soil erosion can become big concerns. That’s why growers sh...
It’s harvest time in California, and growers are in the middle of a big transition. Nut harvests are accelerating. Vegetable fields are under pressure. Wine grapes are being picked at a rapid rate. And across the state, everyone’s looking toward the upcoming cycle of cooler-weather crops.
Here’s a region-by-region look at what’s coming out of California’s fields in lat...