New alfalfa fields are being prepared, irrigated, and seeded for next year's crop. Grape growers are planting cover crops, adding soil amendments, and fertilizing their vineyards. Pruning continued in vineyards and cuttings were being shredded. Some grape growers fumigated their vineyards. Thompson Seedless and Red Globe table grapes were shipped from cold storage and should be finishing soon.
Growers continue to prune and apply herbicides to stone fruit orchards.
Land preparation continued for planting new trees in the spring. Hayward kiwifruit continued to be packed. Apples were harvested for processing and Fuji apples were shipped from cold storage. Hachiya and Fuyu persimmons continued to be harvested. Herbicide and pre-emergents are being applied to almond and pistachio orchards.