Agriculture Headlines

Acampo winery to boost delivery

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:58 EST

Robert Oatley Vineyards USA, a Petaluma import company representing a global portfolio of wine brands, this week announced a new distribution partnership with LangeTwins Family Winery of Acampo.

Cherry crop projections are strong

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:40 EST

San Joaquin County cherry growers, on the verge of harvesting the region's premiere Bing variety beginning this weekend, look forward to a crop of average size and good quality.

Food 4 Thought on eating better

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:36 EST

It is never too early to begin shopping healthy. Even for a kindergartner like Mia Facha.

Battling bugs

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:26 EST

STOCKTON - Standing at "ground zero" of the Oriental fruit fly quarantine zone, which encompasses much of Stockton and adjoining orchards and fields, farm officials Wednesday sought the public's help in combating the insect and other unwanted pests.

Manufacturing jobs in S.J. are closely tied to ag

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:41 EST

Manufacturing is as important in San Joaquin County as anywhere in the United States, according to a report on changes in U.S. manufacturing released today.

Projected almond crop down slightly, still strong

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:49 EST

California almond growers could produce a near-record 2 billion-pound California almond crop this year, U.S. farm officials said Thursday.

Farm Bill OK'd by Senate panel

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:55 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday approved a half-trillion-dollar farm and food plan that ends the practice of paying farmers for crops they don't grow.