California wine growers warn of invasive pest threat
California wine growers are sounding the alarm over the glassy-winged sharpshooter, an invasive insect recently discovered on grapevines…
A first step to drought tolerant crops – Salk Institute charts a course
Fresh strawberries on display at the Heritage Family Farms booth at the Little Italy Farmers’ Market on April…
CSUB College Corps program gives students experience while serving the community
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The College Corps program at California State University, Bakersfield is giving students the opportunity…
Daylight Saving Time sparks debate among Kern County farmers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As clocks spring forward, the time change is sparking debate in Kern County. While…
Northern CA under freeze warnings, watches overnight Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley.…
Storm brings challenges to Central Valley crops as Fresno State monitors damage
Valley growers have long hoped for winter rain, but this week’s storm showed how too much precipitation at…
Weeks of tule fog could benefit Central Valley farmers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Central Valley is the number one food producer in the nation — so…
Annual Crop Report sees good news for county vegetables
Farm workers sort produce. (File photo courtesy blog.dol.gov) Vegetables have boosted the total value of the county’s agricultural…