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  • Tulare County Crop Report (Week Ending August 24, 2019)

    Small Grains, Other Field Crops:

    Cotton fields are in full bloom and bolls are filling. Alfalfa hay continues to be cut and baled. Corn for silage and related summer row crops are being harvested, and land is being fertilized in preparation for the next crop. Dried beans are being shipped to Southern California. Black-eyed beans are maturing and drying in fields.

    Deciduous Tree Fruits, Nuts, And Grapes:

    Mature stone fruit continues to be harvested. Stone fruit orchards continue to be summer pruned, topped, and dried prunings are being shredded. Old, harvested stone fruit orchards continue to be pushed out and burned to clear the field for replanting. Peaches, nectarines, plums, and pluots continue to be exported to Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Harvesting of Asian pears is accelerating, but exports are very slow. Pecan, pistachio, and walnut nuts continue to develop. Pistachio nuts are being exported to Turkey, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, and Cyprus. Almonds are being harvested and are being exported to Germany, France, Brazil, New Zealand, and India. Table grapes continue to be harvested and exported to Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Mexico, Costa Rica, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Some vineyards continue to have the leaves thinned to allow for better airflow, light, and to aid in harvesting. Some table grape vineyards, rows are being covered to protect grapes from rain. Kiwis continue to be thinned. Persimmons continue to develop some color in early varieties.

    Citrus, Avocados, And Olives:

    Valencia oranges are being harvested in very limited amounts, and being packed for domestic markets. They are being exported to Mexico, El Salvador, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Singapore. Gassing of Valencia oranges continues in order to counter re-greening. Some citrus groves are being pruned, hedge rowed, and skirted. Citrus groves continue irrigating during high temperatures. Grapefruit are being exported to Singapore. Star Ruby grapefruit are being harvested and packed for the domestic market. Immature olives continue to develop. Limes are being harvested, but have yet to be exported. Finger limes are picked from coastal locations to be exported to China and the Netherlands.

    Vegetables, Melons, Herbs, Berries:

    Certified producers are growing cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, bell peppers, melons, peppers, eggplant, and Jalapeño peppers to sell at local Farmer’s Markets. Summer vegetables continue to be sold at roadside stands. Strawberry growers are taking old plantings out and preparing the ground for fall planting.

    Livestock And Poultry:

    Rangeland feed and water remains fair. Local cattle ranchers are supplemental feeding their livestock. The fed cattle price is at $110 per cwt.

    Additional Comments:

    Retail nursery shipments continue to be received from southern counties in California.

    By Tom Tucker, Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/ Sealer

  • Tulare County Crop Report ( Week Ending: August 17, 2019)

    Small Grains, Other Field Crops:

    Cotton fields are in full bloom and bolls are filling. Alfalfa continues to be cut and baled with some fields on their third cutting. Corn for silage is being cut. Processed horse feed is being exported to Japan.

    Deciduous Tree Fruits, Nuts, And Grapes:

    Mature stone fruit continues to be harvested. Peaches are being exported to Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Taiwan, Canada, the Philippines, Thailand, New Zealand, and Costa Rica. Nectarines are being exported to Mexico, Canada, Chile, Taiwan, Australia, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. Apricots are being exported to Canada. Plums are being exported to China, El Salvador, Taiwan, Mexico, Australia, Canada, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Guatemala, and Honduras. Harvesting of Asian Pears is accelerating. Asian Pears continue to be exported to Canada, Panama, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Kiwi fruits are being thinned and continue being exported to Mexico. Shelled pecans are being exported to New Zealand. Some Stone Fruit orchards are being pruned after harvest and some are being pushed out. Pistachios are being exported to Vietnam, Turkey, Thailand, France, Mexico, India, China, Norway, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, and Cyprus. The harvest season for Almond just started. Table grapes are continue to be harvested and exported to Australia, Guatemala, New Caledonia, Panama, New Zealand, Korea, and Vietnam. Some vineyards continue to have the leaves thinned to allow for better airflow and light. Pecan, Pistachio and Walnut nuts continue to develop.

    Citrus, Avocados, And Olives:

    Valencia Oranges are being harvested in very limited amounts and being packed mostly for domestic market but infrequent loads are being exported to Mexico, El Salvador, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Singapore. Gassing of Valencia oranges continues in order to counter the re-greening. Some citrus groves are being pruned, hedge rowed, and skirted. Citrus groves continue irrigating during high temperatures. Star Ruby Grapefruits are being harvested and packed for the domestic market. Immature olives continue to develop. Mature olive trees are being pushed up. Limes are being harvested.

    Vegetables, Melons, Herbs, Berries:

    Certified producers are growing Squash, Peppers, Eggplant, and Jalapeños to sell at local Farmers Markets. Summer vegetables continue to be sold at roadside stands. Blueberries are being exported to Vietnam.

    Livestock And Poultry:

    Rangeland feed and water remains fair. Local cattle ranchers are supplement feeding their livestock. The fed cattle price is at $111 per cwt.

    Additional Comments:

    Nursery stocks are being shipped to Washington, Oregon, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada.

    Prepared by: Tom Tucker, Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

  • Tulare County Crop Report (For the week ending July 27, 2019)

    Small Grains, Other Field Crops:

    Corn for silage continues to mature. Black-eyed beans are sizing up, and the pods are beginning to dry. Cotton continues to be irrigated and cultivated. Alfalfa continues to be cut and baled.

    Deciduous Tree Fruits, Nuts, And Grapes:

    The stone fruit season continues on. Peaches are being exported to Brazil, Taiwan, Canada,Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Nectarines are being exported to Australia, Canada, Taiwan, Brazil, Honduras, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Plums are being exported to China, Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand. Hand-pruning and mechanical toppingcontinues to take place in some stone fruit orchards, after harvest. Immature stone fruit continuesto develop. Some older stone fruit groves are being removed after harvest. Grapes continue to mature and harvest has begun slowly, but will pick up next week. Grapes are being exported to Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand. Some vineyards continue to have leaves thinned to allow for better airflow and light. This year’s almond, pecan, walnut, and pistachio nuts continue to develop. Pistachios are being exported to Vietnam, India, Spain, and Hong Kong. Almonds are being exported Vietnam, Germany, Finland, Jordan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico, Indonesia, Colombia, and Argentina. Persimmons continue to develop. Irrigation continues for orchards and vineyards.

     

    Citrus, Avocados, And Olives:

    Valencia and navel oranges continue to be harvested. Late navel harvest is nearing the end, with oranges mainly being sent to juice from the field. Gassing of Valencia oranges to improve color continues. Valencia oranges are mainly being sent to domestic markets but they continue to be exported in small amounts to Mexico and Hong Kong. Ruby grapefruit and Finger limes are being exported to Mexico. Some citrus groves are being pruned and hedge rowed. Immature olives continue to develop.

     

    Vegetables, Melons, Herbs, Berries:

    Certified producers are picking tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumber, watermelon, and squash. Summer vegetables continue to be sold at roadside stands and Farmer’s Markets. Blueberries are being picked and sold by local growers.

     

    Livestock And Poultry:

    Rangeland forage is of fair-good quality. The fed cattle price is at $112 per cwt.

    Additional Comments:

    Local wholesale nurseries are still shipping small orders of nursery stock to local and out-of-state retail nursery outlets. Nurseries continue to receive various flowers and plants daily. Bare-rootrose shipments continue to be sent to Florida.

     

  • Tulare County Crop Report (For the Week Ending: July 20, 2019)

    Small Grains, Other Field Crops:

    Corn for silage continues to mature. Black-eyed beans continue to mature. Cotton continues to be irrigated and cultivated. Alfalfa continues to be cut and baled.

    Deciduous Tree Fruit, Nuts, And Grapes:

    The stone fruit season continues on. Peaches are being exported to Canada, Taiwan, Costa Rica,Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, and Chile. Nectarines are being exported to Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, and Chile. Plums are being exported to Canada, Taiwan, China, Costa Rica, and Australia. Apricots are being exported to Canada. Hand-pruning and mechanical topping continues to take place in some stone fruit orchards, after harvest. Immature stone fruit continues to develop.

    Some older stone fruit groves are being removed after harvest. Grapes continue tomature and harvest has now slowly begun. Grapes are being exported to Japan, Korea, thePhilippines, and Thailand. Some vineyards continue to have leaves thinned to allow for betterairflow and light. Irrigation continues for grape vineyards. Almond, pecan, walnut, and pistachionuts continue to develop. Pistachios are being exported to Hong Kong, Spain, Costa Rica, Vietnam, and Turkey. Almonds are being exported to the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica,Belgium, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia, Finland, and Mexico. Persimmons continue todevelop. Irrigation continues for nut and stone fruit orchards.

    Citrus, Avocados, And Olives:

    Valencia and navel oranges continue to be harvested. Late navel harvest is nearing the end, withoranges being sent to domestic markets only. Gassing of Valencia oranges to improve color continues. Valencia oranges are mainly being sent to domestic markets, but they continue to beexported in small amounts to Mexico, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Korea. Ruby Grapefruitare being exported to Mexico. Finger limes continue to be exported to France and theNetherlands. Some citrus groves are being pruned and hedge rowed. Navel oranges are being harvested for juice from the field. Immature olives continue to develop.

    Vegetables, Melons, Herbs, Berries:

    Certified producers are picking tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumber, watermelon, and squash. Summer vegetables continue to be sold at roadside stands and Farmer’s Markets. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are being picked and sold by local growers. Blueberries are beingexported to Japan, Taiwan, and the Netherlands.

    Livestock And Poultry:

    Rangeland forage is of good quality. The fed cattle price is at $110 per cwt.

    Additional Comments:

    Local wholesale nurseries are still shipping small orders of nursery stock to local and out-of-state retail nursery outlets. Nurseries continue to receive new rootstocks of various flowers and plants daily. Bare-root rose shipments continue to be sent to Florida.

     

  • Tulare County Crop Report ( For Week Ending: July 13, 2019)

    SMALL GRAINS, OTHER FIELD CROPS:

    Recently planted corn for silage continues to mature. Black-eyed beans continue to mature. Cotton continues to be irrigated and cultivated. Alfalfa continues to be cut and baled.

    DECIDUOUS TREE FRUITS, NUTS, AND GRAPES:

    The stone fruit season is in full swing. Peaches are being exported to Canada, Brazil, Mexico,Guatemala, Honduras, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Australia. Nectarines are being exported toCanada, Brazil, the Philippines, Guatemala, Honduras, Australia, and Mexico. Plums are beingexported to Canada, Taiwan, Australia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.Apricots are being exported to Australia and Canada. Hand-pruning and mechanical topping continues to take place in some stone fruit orchards, after harvest. Immature stone fruit continues to develop. Some older stone fruit groves are being removed after harvest. Grapes continue tomature and harvest should begin soon. Some vineyards continue to have leaves thinned to allowfor better airflow and light. Irrigation continues for grape vineyards. Almond, pecan, walnut, and pistachio nuts continue to develop. Persimmons continue to develop. Irrigation continues for nutand stone fruit orchards.

    CITRUS, AVOCADOS, AND OLIVES:

    Valencia and navel oranges continue to be harvested. Navel oranges are being sent to domesticmarkets only. Navel oranges are being juiced from the field. Gassing of Valencia oranges toimprove color continues. Valencia oranges are mainly being sent to domestic markets, but they continue to be exported in small amounts to Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore, and Korea. Rubygrapefruit are being exported to Mexico. Finger-limes are now being exported to France and the Netherlands. Some citrus groves are being pruned and hedge rowed. Immature olives continue to develop.

    VEGETABLES, MELONS, HERBS, BERRIES:

    Certified producers are picking tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, jalapeno peppers, cucumbers,watermelons, and squash. Summer vegetables continue to be sold at roadside stands andFarmer’s Markets. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are being picked and sold by localgrowers.

    LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY:

    Rangeland forage is of good quality. The fed cattle price is at $109 cwt per 100 weight.

    ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

    Local wholesale nurseries are still shipping small orders of nursery stock to local and out-of-stateretail nursery outlets. Nurseries continue to receive various flowers and plants daily. Bare-rootrose shipments continue to be sent to Florida.

     

  • Tulare County Crop Report (For the Week Ending June 1, 2019)

    SMALL GRAINS AND OTHER FIELD CROPS:

    Winter wheat is being green chopped for silage; some is being dried, with harvest nearing completion. Harvested fields are being disked and planted for silage or other forage crops. Alfalfa fields are making excellent progress, with the rain providing an added boost. Local dairies continue to cut oats for silage and baled hay. Corn and cotton are progressing nicely. Newly planted fields of Black-eyed beans continue to thrive with recent rains.

    DECIDUOUS TREE FRUITS, NUTS, AND GRAPES:

    Early varieties of peaches, nectarines, and apricots are being picked and packed for both domestic and international consumers. Harvested peaches are being exported to Taiwan, Brazil, Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Canada. Nectarines are being harvested and packed for domestic markets, with exports to Costa Rica, Chile, Canada, and Brazil. Apricots are being harvested as well, with some domestic shipments and international shipments to Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. Late spring rains and hail have stone fruit growers worried about the quality of fruit they may have available for export markets. Mechanical maintenance continues, with orchards being thinned, topped, and/or skirted for late variety stone fruit trees. Cherries continue to be picked and packed for domestic outlets. Intermittent rain has slowed down harvest and has growers scrambling to harvest fruit before more rain. Leaf removal is continuing in some grape vineyards to promote good air circulation. Walnuts and pistachios are still blooming. Last season’s pistachio nuts continue to be exported to Europe, Italy, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, and Israel. Almonds are still being sent to Japan, Korea, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Israel, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Russia, and India. Pecans are being exported to the United Kingdom and Israel. Pomegranates are starting to bloom in most locations.

    CITRUS, AVOCADOS, AND OLIVES:

    Late navel oranges are still being packed for domestic markets, with some exports to Japan, Korea, and Ecuador. Star Ruby grapefruit are being picked and exported to Japan, Mexico, and El Salvador. Valencia oranges continue to be harvested and shipped to both the domestic markets and to Japan. Mechanical maintenance for citrus groves continues with orchards being thinned, topped, and/or skirted. Some older citrus groves are being removed and replanted with stone fruit and/or citrus. Olive orchards continue blooming with some pruning taking place to thin out trees.

    VEGETABLES, MELONS, AND BERRIES:

    Summer vegetables continue to grow, and the fields are being prepped for harvest. Early planted melons are being picked and shipped domestically. Zucchini is being harvested. Strawberry and blueberry growers are picking their locally grown berries for sale to the public and for export. Exports of blueberries are still being sent to Taiwan,
    Canada, and Thailand.

    LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY:

    Rangeland forage continues to remain in good condition. Late season rains have aided in the growth of grasses and forbs. Forecasted rain in the upcoming weeks will provide an added boost for forage quality. Cool and wet conditions are benefiting grazing conditions for local cattlemen.

    ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

    Wholesale nursery shipments have slowed down, with less demand from retail outlets as summer approaches. Mature olive trees are being dug from groves and sold for use in landscaping. Bare-root roses are being sent domestically.

    Prepared by:
    Tom Tucker

    Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

  • Tulare County Crop Report (For the week ending May 11, 2019)

    SMALL GRAINS AND OTHER FIELD CROPS:

    Winter planted dry land oats are being harvested, baled and hauled for livestock feed. Wheat and alfalfa continue tothrive. Forage crops are ready to be cut for hay and/or silage. Ground preparation continues for spring forage androw crops. Cotton and corn are germinating and showing good growth.

    DECIDUOUS TREE FRUITS, NUTS, AND GRAPES:

    Thinning of late variety stone fruit trees is ongoing. Immature stone fruit continues to develop. Early varieties ofapricots and peaches are being exported to Brazil, Taiwan, Thailand, and Canada. Cherry harvest appears strong withfruit quality stable, with domestic shipments booming. Mechanical vineyard maintenance continues with vinetraining and leaf pulling in grapevines. Immature grape bunches are developing. Meanwhile bees are being placed inkiwi vineyards during bloom. Walnuts and pistachios are still blooming. Last season’s pistachio nuts are beingexported to Europe, Italy, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, and Israel. Almonds are being exported toJapan, Korea, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Israel, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Chile, Mexico,Colombia, Russia, and India.

    CITRUS, AVOCADOS, AND OLIVES:

    Late lane navel oranges are almost done. Fruit quality and demand are tapering down as the season progresses, withfruit drop and softening becoming more of an issue. Domestic and international exports for late navels are steady;with fruit being exported to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, China, Taiwan Japan, China, Korea, Southeast Asia,and Mexico. Valencia oranges continue to be harvested and exported to both the domestic and international markets.International exports for Valencia’s continue to China, Japan, and Korea. Valencia exports remain steady, and will escalate as late navels trickle to a stop. Grapefruit harvest is sluggish, but exports of Star Ruby grapefruit areconsistent to Korea, Japan, and Mexico. Seedless tangerine groves remain netted for the bloom. Mechanicalmaintenance for citrus groves continues with orchards being thinned, topped and/or skirted. Lemons continue to bebagged for Mexico. Olive tree blooms are progressing well.

    VEGETABLES, MELONS, AND BERRIES:

    Blueberry season is proving to be quite productive this week. Blueberries are being exported to Taiwan, Canada, andJapan. Strawberry season is strong, with continuous bloom and mature fruit being picked. Harvested strawberriesare being sold at roadside stands throughout Tulare County. Early planted summer vegetables are growing, with newfields being prepared for additional summer vegetable plantings.

    LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY:

    Rangeland forage is in continues to remain in fair to good condition for grazing. The fed cattle market remainssteady at $126 per hundred-weight this week.

    ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

    Mother’s day is almost here. Local wholesale nurseries remain hectic as shipments of nursery stock are supplied tolocal and domestic marketplaces. Nursery retail markets are preparing for the onslaught of crowds for the holiday byincreasing inventory of foliage plants, flowering plants and cut flowers. Bare root roses continue to be exported tovarious eastern states, but shipments have decreased to just a few per week.

    As a helpful reminder Mother’s Day this year falls on Sunday, May 12th.

    Prepared by: Tom Tucker

    Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

  • Tulare County Crop Report (Week ending May 4, 2019)

    SMALL GRAINS AND OTHER FIELD CROPS:

    Thanks to the adequate rain fall within the past few months, winter planted dryland oats are being harvested, baled,and hauled for livestock feed. Wheat and alfalfa continue to mature. Forage crops will soon be ready to be cut forhay or silage Windy days will increase lodging in mature wheat fields which will cause issues at harvest. Groundpreparation is starting for spring forage and row crops. Cover crops are still being incorporated into the soil.

    DECIDUOUS TREE FRUITS, NUTS, AND GRAPES:

    Thinning of late variety stone fruit trees is ongoing. Immature stone fruit continues to develop. Early varieties ofapricots, plums, peaches, and nectarines have started with exports to Brazil. Cherry harvest has begun, with theTioga variety being picked for domestic markets. Reflective sheeting has been put out to aid in the fruit coloring forcherries. Yields for cherries this year look promising, weather permitting. Nutrient sprays and pesticide applicationsof fungicides and herbicides are starting for both vineyards and orchards. Mechanical vineyard maintenance isstarting with vine training. Leaf pulling in grapevines continues to allow for improved air circulation and lightpenetration around the developing bunches. Walnuts and pistachios are starting to bloom. Last season’s pistachionuts are being exported to the European Union, Turkey, China, New Zealand, Spain, and Vietnam. This season’salmonds are progressing nicely. Almonds from storage are being exported to India, Hong Kong, the Philippines,Japan, the Netherlands, Israel, Malaysia, South Africa, Korea, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

    CITRUS, AVOCADOS, AND OLIVES:

    Late Lane navel oranges are nearing the end of the season, with a moderate decline in fruit quality and demand. Fruitdrop and softening are becoming serious issues. Domestic and international exports for late navels are steady; withfruit being exported to Japan, China, Korea, Southeast Asia, Ecuador, and Mexico. Valencia oranges continue to bepicked and packed for both the domestic and international markets. International exports for Valencia orangescontinue to China, Japan, and Korea. As the Valencia season progresses, exports will intensify to internationalmarketplaces. Grapefruit harvest is nearing the end, but exports of Star Ruby grapefruit to Korea, Japan, and Mexicoare on-going. Seedless tangerine groves remain covered with nets to prevent pollination during the bloom period. Citrus grove mechanical maintenance is starting with trees being thinned, topped, and/or skirted. Some harvestedorange groves are being removed. Citrus bloom has been declared in all citrus groves around Tulare County. Lemonsare being harvested for domestic and overseas markets. Olive tree blooms are progressing.

    VEGETABLES, MELONS, AND BERRIES:

    Blueberries are being harvested, with exports being sent to Taiwan, Canada, and Japan. Blueberry harvest innorthern Tulare County should be starting within the next few weeks. Strawberry season is in full swing, withcontinuous bloom and mature fruit being picked for sale at roadside stands. Additional summer vegetable fields arenow being prepared for planting with warmer temperatures and ample soil moisture.

    LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY:

    Rangeland forage is in good quality condition, and mild rains have aided the new growth of grasses and forbs.Grazing conditions are good for local cattle ranchers. The fed cattle market is $126 per hundred-weight this week.

    ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

    Local wholesale nurseries are gearing up for the spring rush, with shipments of nursery stock to both local and out-of-state nursery outlets. In preparation for Mother’s Day and balmier weather, retail markets are increasing theirinventory of annual and perennial flower and foliage plants. Bare-root roses continue to be processed but will soonhalt. Full sized olive trees are being removed from the ground and shipped for planting in ornamental landscapes.

    End of the citrus bloom period for citrus grown in District 2 beginning at 1:00 a.m., Friday May 3, 2019.

    Prepared by: Tom Tucker

    Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer