Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Get one year of Fruit Growers News in both print and digital editions for only $15.50. Prices have picked up recently and shipments have set a new record. document.write(": " + mydate + ""); Bakersfield, California (CA) Agricultural Production - Crops Companies Featured companies Chavez Arthur Tile 2107 Autumn Rose CT Bakersfield CA 93312 (661) 589-2479 Mc Moo Farms 11663 Buena Vista Rd. Website: https://ask.usda.gov/s/, June Turner, Director Email: / Phone: (202) 720-8257, Find contact information for Regional and State Field Offices. Each, paper and polyethylene, often with handles, pulp, cardboard, plastic, corrugated paper or wood, shallow containers, usually wood, that come in any size. I do all Conversion Factors and Weights and Measures for Agricultural Commodities and Their Products. Farm Progress is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. Most of the year, depends on the variety. Kern is one of the few grape-growing regions that grow the berries for multiple uses. After so much was canceled due to the pandemic, students were able to take a special field trip, to learn more about the different animals raised and crops grown in Kern County. California Survey Data from Quick Stats as of: Feb/28/2023. More than 7,600 acres of Pima cotton and less than 1,000 acres of Uplands and Acala cotton were grown last year, with per acre yields averaging four bales for Upland varieties and three bales for Pima varieties. ~ Providing Timely, Accurate and Useful Statistics in Service to U.S. Agriculture ~, County and District Geographic Boundaries, Crop Condition and Soil Moisture Analytics, Agricultural Statistics Board Corrections, Still time to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, USDA to follow up with producers who have not yet responded, Still time to respond to the 2022 Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture, USDA to follow-up with producers who have not yet responded (Puerto Rico - English), 2022 Census of Agriculture due next week Feb. 6, Corn and soybean production down in 2022, USDA reports A new report shows Kern leading other counties in production of Californias most lucrative crops, including three of the states top seven agricultural exports. Table grapes ranked seventh by total export value, down more than 7 percent from 2018 totals. 1 agricultural county in the nation. , spent much of his journalism career covering agriculture in California and the western United States. Although they did not get as many people as they have in the past, those who did come out expressed how nice it was to see a field trip of this scale back again. grown in the U.S. on approximately 24,500 acres. 1 nationally in production of almonds, grapes and pistachios. * Beginning with the 2019 crop year, NASS no longer publishes county level estimates for dry edible beans, flaxseed, hay (alfalfa and other), potatoes, sugarbeets, sugarcane, sunflower (non-oil and oil varieties), and tobacco. Corn stocks down, soybean stocks down from year earlier The report noted dairy prices were up 15 percent year over year at $18.11 per hundredweight, and that in 2019 Californias dairy output made up about a fifth of the nations supply of dairy that year. 1 in Fresno County's Top 10 Crops listing. Copyright 2023. A new estimate that California's almond crop this year will come in 10 percent smaller than last year's is great news for Kern County growers who had worried the crop would be too big and drag down prices. Grapes, almonds and citrus were the top three grossing commodities produced in the county last year, according to the crop report. Low near 35F. Indoors, you can control these elementsto maximize your plants' early growth and give them the best shotat thriving when they are eventually transplanted outdoors. Mostly cloudy with occasional light rainmainly in the morning. Kern Countys 2020 crop report is scheduled for release within two weeks. Even so, total almond acreage grew by almost 1,000 acres as farmers continue to plant almonds. So, I think thats what makes Kern County a little bit more unique and diversified than some of the other counties.. Almost all of those U.S. crops were grown in the Golden State. strawberries. The signs first appeared last fall when Central Valley table grapegrowerscouldn't find enough workers to prune their vines. Though down 3,000 bearing acres in 2017 compared to the previous year, per-acre production increases more than covered acreage losses as total production topped 528 million pounds, or about 20 percent of the statewide total. Getting potatoes from California to New York, Connecticut or Florida is just extremely expensive right now.. No other fungus will grow extensively in the soil. This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. The top crop category for San Francisco County, which is not known for its bustling farming industry, was field crops, which include crops like corn, cotton and rice. Kern's top 5 commodities, which according to the letter from Commissioner Fankhauser, make up more than $5.5 billion (72%) of the Total Value are: 1) Grapes; 2) Citrus; 3 . The largest producing state, California harvests 83% of the strawberries California is immediately below. Strawberry Fun Facts and Trivia courtesy of The California Strawberry Commission. Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. Farming output in Kern County, Calif. grossed its highest-ever figure in 2021, beating its previous record set just a year earlier by 9%. All rights reserved. Most other crops do best when sown directly into the garden soil. By the states reckoning, Kern ranked second among California counties by total crop value, just behind Fresno County. While acreage, yields and total production across a host of citrus varieties were up, across the board, prices were not. In the 2018 Kern County Crop Report released Tuesday, the price of a ton of fresh onions was listed as $230 per ton, and $128 per ton for dehydrator onions. Harvested acres increased over 6 percent to a high of 136,000. GROWING CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES From the end of September through the end of October, strawberries are planted and harvesting occurs from mid- December through mid-July in Ventura County, CA, which produces more than 27 percent of the state's strawberries. It covers approximately 22,500 square . The value of eggs and their byproducts was valued at over $91.5 million last year. Of the 91,000 acres of grapes grown there, just over 55,000 acres are table grapes. Pistachios came in second at $2 billion (up 16 percent) and dairy was third at $1.8 billion (up almost 12 percent). For the Almanac'sfallandspringplanting calendars, we've calculated the best time to start seeds indoors, when to transplant young plants outside, and when to direct seed into the ground. Economics, Statistics and Market Information System (ESMIS). The report noted dairy prices were up 15 percent year over year at $18.11 per hundredweight, and that in 2019 California's dairy output made up about a fifth of the nation's supply of dairy that year. This is the time in which it takes for strawberries to complete their cycle . We have pretty decent conditions in the Central Valley and so were able to do and diversify in a lot of commodities. No other information on the crop, including its acreage or yields, were reported. This is really really important for kids to have some context to draw from when we are having conversations in the classroom, said Elise Heibert. For most crops that can be started indoors, seeds should be started about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Recently the state water project water supply was reduced from 15% to 5% due to dry conditions. Here's how it works: Old-time farmers swear that this practice results in a larger, tastier harvest, so we've included planting by the Moon dates in our planting calendar, too. Table grapes, mostly grown in Fresno, Tulare, and Kern County, held about 121,000 acres. Harvesting Calendar and Vegetable Planting Guide for the Valley Area of Kern 2023 Great American Media Services & Fruit Growers News. Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. Kern County farmers also harvested over 1,400 acres of roses last year. Citrus remains a popular crop for growers in the county as the region closely follows neighboring Tulare County in acreage and production. www.pickyourown.org but NOT to copy content and republish it. The Kern County crop report is available online at https://tinyurl.com/musa23pa. March 22 is National Agriculture Day and students in the area went out to the fairgrounds to learn about the ranching and farming process. below and follow the instructions: All images and text Although the state data is the latest available, it reflects results from the 2019 crop year and is therefore more than a year old. Grapes and citrus continue to rank one and two, respectively, in gross receipts. When seedlings have grown too large for their seed trays or starter pots, it's time to transplant. The department also publishes an, 1 bushel = 15 to 18 qt. Montanio said the ag commissioners office is still pulling final numbers for presentation Sept. 28 to the county Board of Supervisors. TheKern County Crop Report is available online. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. The Kern County Farm Bureau kicked off their farm day in the city event for the first time since COVID began. Custom programming and server maintenance by Reinvented Inc. Read more about starting seeds indoors here, Get more tips for transplanting seedlings, We tend to direct-sow leafy greens such as, Note that garlic is not included in our planting chart. Growers respond to (demand for healthy nuts and fruit) and theyll forgo doing the row crops and vegetables, Kern Deputy Ag Commissioner Cerise Montanio said in a story on Bakersfield.com, adding that the countys size and good farming conditions have been a big help. Specialty crops highlight Farm Bill hearing, Kinze raises its planter game with new row unit, Western states seek support for livestock industries, Bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act targets plant-based 'dairy', Cost of keeping working capital in inflationary times, World Ag Expo opens to visit by House speaker, Milk money: Dairy in Tulare boosts crop values. His journalistic experience includes local daily and weekly newspapers, where he was recognized early in his career as an award-winning news photographer. 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The Quick Stats Database is the most comprehensive tool for accessing agricultural data published by NASS. White fungal mycelium (thread-like strands) growing INTO the soil. To view the full Bakersfield.com story, visit here. Winds light and variable. The warm climate, rich soils, wise use of water, and the efforts of Kern County's vegetable growers and workers have made Kern County one of the top vegetable producing regions in the nation. Last years spread between No. In all, grapes were valued at more than $1.7 billion. Almonds and their byproducts shells and hulls were valued at over $1.26 billion on reduced bearing acreage. 01/12/23 Corn and soybean production down in 2022, USDA reports Corn stocks . Kern County's annual crop report showed a modest 2 percent increase in gross value across the county in 2019, but that was enough to push it past its previous record recorded in 2014. The figures suggest growers in Kern have generally succeeded in matching their efforts with market demand, including consumer preferences overseas, as shoppers increasingly turn to healthy snacks and cooking ingredients. mydate = dateModified.slice(0,10); You can stop by the school and browse through dozens of fresh veggies, herbs, and flowers to take home. The oil fields of Kern County, where Chevron is the largest producer, pump out more oil than those of any other county in the United States. 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Fitchette is US Army veteran and a graduate of California State University, Chico. availability / harvest dates in Registered in England and Wales. Each of those crops ranks highly by revenues paid to farmers, with almonds second statewide after dairy, grapes third and pistachios seventh. We even had to move out of state to get higher water rates.. And The new state report found California ranks No. Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California. TheCalifornia Agricultural Statistics Review 2019-2020, released recently by the state Department of Food and Agriculture, indicates about a fifth of the almonds and grapes, and more than a third of the pistachios, grown in the Golden State originate in Kern. In both cases, yields were up by almost two tons per acre. The report also highlights the top markets for California exports: The European Union imported the most, at $3.7 billion, led by almonds, pistachios and walnuts. Most of Kern County's crop value is spread across 20 commodities, including nuts, fruit, vegetables, milk, forage and field crops, and egg production. "Growers respond to (demand for healthy nuts and fruit) and they'll forgo doing the row crops and vegetables," Kern Deputy Ag Commissioner Cerise Montanio said, adding that the county's size and good farming conditions have been a big help. California also holds almost all of the nation's top ten agricultural counties, with the San Joaquin Valley . It said the state's most lucrative agricultural commodity was dairy, which in Kern ranked fifth in 2019. Kern County Vegetable Crops Fall 2017 Fall Newsletter Now that we have gone through the summer vegetable crop season we can look back and evaluate some of . Market prices, of course, figure into the states crop rankings. 1 nationally in production of almonds, grapes and pistachios. 1121 Main Street | P.O. Laborde off Teale Road. Of those gross receipts, nearly 70 percent of that value came from the production of fruits and nuts. That is what kids from second to fourth grade got through exhibits explaining how oranges grow, or how livestock is raised. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. And with about 5,000 Table grape prices increased . Number 8860726. Read more about direct-sowing seeds here! His journalistic experience includes local daily and weekly newspapers, where he was recognized early in his career as an award-winning news photographer. Kern remains one of the top citrus producing regions in the state at a gross value of more than $1.35 billion. Second statewide were. Overall, vineyard acreage fell 3.3 percent, which was reflected across all varieties and types. 3, respectively) up over 10 percent each in gross value, Kerns 1 percent increase to just over $7.25 billion is still a positive trend, said Assistant Agricultural Commissioner Darin Heard. Beginning with the 2019 crop year, NASS no longer publishes county level estimates for dry edible beans, flaxseed, hay (alfalfa and other), potatoes, sugarbeets, sugarcane, sunflower (non-oil and oil varieties), and tobacco. Nov 16, 2021Almonds No. It gets underway next Saturday, April 2 at 9 a.m. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, How drones are changing the landscape in agriculture, California struggles to provide reasonable gas prices, Kern County students return to class following the end of mask mandate. Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, the Porter Family hired a private rail car to bring potential investors and farmers out to Kern County to see the growing orange crops. Farm Progress is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. There is no storage of fresh Kern County came in second at $7.47 billion and Tulare County in third at $7.21 billion. Raisins, which are almost exclusively grown in the Central Valley, had 192,000 acres. By export value in 2019, almonds placed first statewide at $4.9 billion, up 8 percent from 2018. Esteban Moreno picks grapes for table grape grower Richard Deckard on Thursday morning. Located at the southern end of California's Central Valley, Kern County consistently ranks among the top five most-productive agricultural counties in the United States and is one of the nation's leading petroleum-producing counties. 5 on the list of commodities, milk production was up slightly to more than 3.5 billion pounds, for a gross value of more than $688 million. California's Kern County produces eight out every 10 carrots grown in the U.S., according to a recent estimate by the University of California, Davis. Other important vegetable crops grown here include potatoes, lettuce, garlic, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and watermelons. Kern County is the fourth most productive agricultural county in California and relies on imported water supplies to maintain its economy. The figures suggest growers in Kern have generally succeeded in matching their efforts with market demand, including consumer preferences overseas, as shoppers increasingly turn to healthy snacks and cooking ingredients. The Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics in Berkeley found that farmland set aside statewide for cotton, hay and other field crops dropped by almost half to 2.7 million acres between. Plantingby the Moon (also called "Gardening by the Moon") is a traditional way to plant your above- and below-ground crops, especially at the start of the season. Canada was next at $3.2 billion, with wine, almonds and strawberries its most popular California imports. March 22 is National Agriculture Day and . It also happens to be one of the country's most. of turning from green to white to red. Rounding out the top-5 crops with almonds in the lead in gross receipts were grapes at $1.43 billion, citrus at $997.8 million, pistachios at $886.7 million and milk at $570.4 million. Second statewide were almonds (No. In some cases, if a grower base of any commodity is so low as to identify a producer, counties will lump those statistics into a miscellaneous line item to preserve privacy. Pistachios came in second at $2 billion (up 16 percent) and dairy was third at $1.8 billion (up almost 12 percent). Anything that can grow a kid's brain is wonderful, it is wonderful for them and especially the parents here to see it.