Grapes become Fresno County's 1st billion dollar crop

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• Honey flavor wheel being developed in Davis
• FRESNO, Calif. - Honey, just like wine, has diverse flavor notes.
• Asian Citrus Psyllid restriction to be lifted in Tulare County
• FRESNO, Calif. - Officials in the South Valley are set to lift a restriction against a dangerous pest.
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• FRESNO, Calif. - Raisin grower victory | Avocado sales are up
• Unmanned drones for crop spraying tested at UC Davis
• FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. - Researchers at U.C. Davis say the drones, which are not for military use, could actually have the weapons to help farmers grow better crops.
• Strawberry growers continue to meet increasing demand
• FRESNO, Calif. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said last year Americans consumed twice as many strawberries as two decades ago.
• USDA and EPA aim to reduce food waste
• FRESNO, Calif. - Hundreds of companies all over the United States are taking part in an effort to reduce food waste.
• Dairy farmers brace for scorching temperatures
• FRESNO, Calif. - Dairy farmers in the South Valley are bracing for this weekend's scorching temperatures.
• Raised garden saves water and your back
• KINGSBURG, Calif. - Backyard gardens can provide fresh vegetables and fruit and help keep you active. But for some, their love for gardening has wavered because of back pain.
• New citrus fruit developed at UC Riverside
• FRESNO, Calif. - Researchers with UC Riverside have announced the new hybrid called "The Valentine." It's part pummelo, part mandarin, and part ruby hybrid.
• Warm weather pushes Calif pears to an early start
• FRESNO, Calif. - Growers and shippers say the warm weather, especially in April, have pushed the California pear crop ahead of last year by a week to ten days. Growers say that's a good thing since it creates additional retail opportunities for them.
• Virus threatens Valley tomato crop
• FRESNO, Calif. - Farmers say shriveled up tomato plants have been infected with the curly top virus.

• Strawberries take top crop in San Luis Obispo County
• Valley Ag leaders oppose assembly bill
• Fresno State's famous sweet corn went on sale
• Canned peaches may be as good for you as fresh ones
• Mild, dry weather helps California rice growers
• California cherry harvest begins
• California sheep ranchers face high costs, competition
• Asparagus demand goes up as supply shrinks
• Labor shortage worries Valley growers
• Mexico to increase avocado shipments
• Agriculture census deadline is May 31st
• The blueberry harvest is underway in California
• Labor shortage causes farm worker wage increase
• Cracking down on walnut thefts
• Madera Wine Trail holds Meet the Winemaker Weekend
• Growers check cherries for rain damage
• Americans eating more blueberries
• Milk price meeting in Sacramento
• California growers expect 2 billion pounds of Almonds
• Springs Fire causes damage to SoCal growers
• The cherry harvest is kicking off
• Women owned farms on the rise
• Almond acreage breaks records in California
• Judge: California Raisin board formed illegally
• Fresno Irrigation District: one of the driest years
• Keeping cool in the heat
• Valley business leaders and Ag trade with China
• Strawberry production in California continues to climb
• U.S. milk production went down in March
• California avocado growers ready for Cinco De Mayo