Pete Oliver likes to say that his small green Army jeep is older than he is, and he’s 76. But it still runs well after a few starts, and he uses it to drive around his small farm west of downtown Fresno. On this day, he takes the jeep out …
Read More »Freezing temps have Merced County farmers on edge as many try to protect crops
An early morning freeze put area farmers on full alert Tuesday, but the damage – if any – may not show up for days or even weeks. Citrus growers are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Central Valley Raisin, Almond Crops Harmed In Monday’s Thunderstorm
Monday’s heavy rain and gusty winds in the valley hurt two of the region’s largest money-making crops. Fresno County is the top grower of raisins in the country, but Monday’s storm came at the worst moment for farmers growing the crop. At this time of year grapes are laid on …
Read More »California Cotton Farmers Maximize Harvest By Tagging Crops With DNA
In 2014 the California cotton industry got a wake up call. Somewhere in the supply chain of turning high end cotton into fabric the products were being laced with inferior fiber. And now as FM89’s Ezra David Romero reports consumers can be sure they’re getting what they pay for. After …
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