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All things apple and pear production in the foothills.

Olive production in central Sierra.

Information and resources on vegetable production in the foothill region

General InformationTo ensure successful production of any agricultural crop it is essential that proper varieties be selected. The varieties listed on this site are well suited to our particular conditions. It is quite possible that some varieties not listed may perform well in certain locations.Annual…

$(window).on('load', function() { $('#group-4583-slider').flexslider({ controlNav: true }); }); Bud Death Frost Frost Damage in Vineyard Using a wind machine in a vineyard.

$(window).on('load', function() { $('#group-4584-slider').flexslider({ controlNav: true }); }); 1) Dead Spurs 2) Stunted shoots 3) Wood Symptoms 1) Esca 2) Eutypa dieback Double pruning can help prevent canker infection.

Having access to reliable weather data is an important part of farming. Weather affects irrigation scheduling, spraying for disease and insect pests, cultural practices and growth of crops.

Powdery mildew is a serious disease of wine grapes that all grape growers need to treat for. Successful mildew control depends on: TIMING of treatments.

Foothill Grape Day is an annual educational event for wine grape growers sponsored and organized by the Central Sierra University of California Cooperative Extension.