How the Madera County Sheriff, Fresno County farmers prepare for rain
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A series of storms is set to hit the Central Valley through the weekend and could pose different challenges for some folks. Raindrops are filling the Central Valley. Between one to three inches of rain is generally expected on the valley floor, which has made some farmers happy. “It’s a great kickoff […]
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The wet weather in the valley is having an impact on Fresno County's agriculture industry. While farmers usually welcome the rain, the mid-October storm may not have come at the ideal time for some growers. "It's been a very complicated fall thus far, which really has…
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - You may have a hard time coming across cherries this season as farmers across California are seeing a historically awful cherry season. Just this week, San Joaquin County announced a disaster declaration for the crop. From too much rain to too much sun, valley farmers aren't…
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Late-summer rain hitting the Central Valley has already started to cause problems for multiple crops around the region - crops, including raisins, one of agriculture's biggest money makers. For those left exposed to the elements, the consequences can be catastrophic. “You can get what’s called slip…