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Shows extend holiday season

BY DON CURLEE

For many farmers in California the holiday season is extended because the state’s two major farm equipment shows are held in the first two weeks of February. The Colusa Farm Show at Colusa February 2-4 and World Ag Expo in Tulare February... Full story

Ag at Large: Crackdown traps illegal workers

BY DON CURLEE

For farmers and their employees the reform of immigration rules is a patchwork process that is causing severe pain. It needs compassionate overhaul. Agricultural businesses seem to be the favorite target of recent efforts by federal authorities to... Full story

CROP REPORT: Tulare County crop report for week ending Dec. 26.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Recent rains have boosted soil moisture conditions for dry land Oat hay and grain crops. Some acreage remains to be planted. Not much activity in row crops. Ground preparation for spring crops will resume when weather... Full story

CROP REPORT: Tulare County crop report for week ending August 22, 2009.

Tulare County crop report for week ending Dec. 5.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Dryland wheat and oat hay crops are in bad need of additional rainfall for proper germination and growth. Some early planted winter wheat and forage are showing stress due to the lack of rainfall. Irrigated winter... Full story

CROP REPORT: Tulare County crop report for week ending Nov. 28.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Alfalfa is coming into the dormant season. A few growers are still hoping for a few more weeks of fair weather to cut and bale at least one more time. Corn silage and sorghum harvest is nearing completion, but... Full story

CROP REPORT: Tulare County crop report for week ending November 21.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Planting of barley, wheat and oat continues, with good germination of seed progressing throughout the county. Corn harvest is nearing completion in most areas of Tulare County. Alfalfa will soon come in to dormancy... Full story

CROP REPORT:Tulare County crop report for week ending Nov. 14.

Small grains other field crops: Alfalfa is getting close to the dormant season. Many growers are trying to cut and bale at least one more time, but a few are already starting to sheep-off fields. Corn silage and sorghum harvest are nearing... Full story

Tulare County crop report for week ending Nov. 7.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Field preparations for the fall planting of small grains is in full swing, and some early plantings are already being drilled. Cotton harvest is gaining momentum. Milo and corn continue to be harvested. Alfalfa... Full story

CROP REPORT: Tulare County crop report for week ending Oct. 31.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Cotton fields are being defoliated and the bolls are maturing nicely, with some harvesting of cotton for certified seed is in progress. Rain damage to cotton is yet to be determined .There was minimal damage to 6th... Full story

CROP REPORT: Tulare County crop report for week ending Oct. 24.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Some alfalfa will be affected by the rain, how much remains to be determined. Harvesting corn for grain is complete for this season. Cotton fields are being defoliated and the bolls are maturing nicely, with some... Full story

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