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Ag-at-Large: Powerful Percherons promote wine label

BY DON CURLEE

We know about body, bouquet and finish as wine characteristics, but an Upper Lake couple is adding a new wine dynamic – horsepower. It’s a real stable element. Husband and wife team Glenn Benjamin and Dana DiRicco grow wine grapes on 30 acres... Full story

CROP REPORT: Tulare County crop report for week ending June 27.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Small grains other field crops: Wheat harvest is nearing completion with above average yields. Warmer weather this week constitutes the need for irrigation in row crops. The fourth cutting of alfalfa is in progress, as well as the cutting of winter forage... Full story

Tulare County crop report: Week ending June 20.

BY GARY KUNKEL FOR THE RECORDER

Tulare County crop report for week ending June 20. Small grains other field crops: Some dry land grain and oat hay fields continue to be sheeped off. Wheat has begun to be harvested for grain. Alfalfa is being cut, raked and baled, although salt marsh... Full story

Ag-at-Large: “Card check” threatens labor law’s security

BY DON CURLEE

So few California farm laborers are unionized that most growers have paid little attention to the “card check” issue now before the state legislature. The scheme to allow workers to pledge themselves to a union without going through the secret... Full story

Farm Bureau selects new youth leadership class

Since 1983, the Tulare County Farm Bureau has provided an opportunity for 430 high school juniors to develop their leadership skills. This year, Tyler Fallert of Monache High School is among the 24 students from Tulare County high schools selected to... Full story

Tulare County post weekly crop report update

Timing: For the week ending June 13.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Tulare County crop report for week ending June 13. Small grains other field crops: Some corn fields began releasing tassels. Pesticide application continues on late planted corn fields as does furrow irrigation for earlier planted corn fields. Early... Full story

Ag-at-Large: Getting more water takes farmer action

By DON CURLEE

Like Pogo, who discovered that the enemy is “us,” California farmers are finding that they are a species threatened, endangered and in substantial peril. The well attended and widely reported water march of mid-April helped them, their workers... Full story

New Orleanians enjoy CA foods

By ALEX K.W. SCHULTZ

Jerry Cooper observed the awkward-looking nut for several moments. “What is it?” he said. Then, somewhat hesitantly, Cooper ate the green-colored nut and delivered his verdict. “That’s fantastic,” he said. Cooper, a 62-year-old... Full story

Tulare County posts latest crop information

Timing: For the week ending June 6.

BY GARY KUNKEL

Tulare County crop report for week ending June 6. Small grains other field crops: Sunny weather is favoring the growth of alfalfa. Alfalfa continues to be wind rolled baled, and stacked. Third cutting of alfalfa for hay this season is finishing up. Mature... Full story

Tulare County releases weekly report on area crops

For the week ending May 30

By GARY KUNKEL

Tulare County crop report for week ending May 30. Small grains other field crops: Fields of corn, cotton and beans continue to grow well with warmer weather. Warmer temperatures have caused reduced soil moisture and irrigation activities continue to... Full story

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