Mushrooms as a viable crop for small family farms was suggested to growers attending a workshop in the San Joaquin Valley. Farm advisors say production costs can be low while growers can earn good prices for their mushrooms at...
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California needs a wet winter to replenish water supplies after three years of below average precipitation. At a Winter Outlook Workshop in San Diego this week, weather researchers reported conflicting data on whether the...
Winegrape growers are adjusting to a changing market for grapes as a result of the economic recession. Some growers have had difficulty selling their fruit as wineries adjust to slowing sales. Demand for grapes that go into...