Researchers with Oregon State University say they have found canned peaches contain the equivalent amount of nutrition as fresh peaches. Researchers say in some cases, the canning process may even increase certain nutritional values.
Almond crops in California are expected to reach two billion pounds this year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that is six-percent higher than last year's production.
A number of Valley business leaders accompanied Governor Brown during his recent trade tour to China. China can't seem to get enough of the foods grown and produced in the Valley.
The move comes after Chinese officials say six shipments bound for China contained a quarantined disease not found in that country. Fruit already on its way will be evaluated to see if it can enter the Chinese market.
A bill cleared a committee this week that would require prisons, schools, and other public institutions to give preference to California farm products.
Steady winds throughout the valley Saturday evening were in Firebaugh and Action News talked to one farmer who said he was scared strong gusts would topple his trees.
According to a new report, prices here in the U.S. went up last week by four cents. Experts say the increase in prices made purchase volumes temporarily decrease.