The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that Japan has granted market access for California plums. The announcement comes after several rounds of negotiations between the U.S. and Japan, …
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
What you need to know about growing one of the tastiest tropical fruits on the planet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mangosteen is also known as the …
Port Uncertainty Makes for Tough Decisions for Fresh Fruit Industry
The congestion at West Coast ports continues to be an ongoing struggle, which is becoming even more problematic for the fresh fruit industry. There have been various issues disrupting the …
Growing a Smoothie Garden from Likable Vegetables
How to grow your own smoothie garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The trick to growing your own smoothie garden is to know what you like and what …
Problems and Solutions When Growing Artichokes
Some problems and solutions when growing your own artichokes at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Artichoke seedlings are particularly susceptible to disease, and unless you’re taking …
Artichoke is an Exotic Plant, and a Tasty, Gourmet Treat to Grow
How to begin growing a tasty, gourmet treat right at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s nothing better than tasting an artichoke in its freshest form. …
Tasty, Leafy Green That’s as Fun to Grow as it is to Eat
The tasty, leafy green that’s as fun to grow and eat as it is to say. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Orach is also known as salt …
Growing a Tasty Treat Known to Resist Many Pests and Diseases
Growing a peculiar and tasty treat that’s known to resist many pests and diseases. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Kiwanos have horned skin and look more like a …
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
Northern San Diego County has been placed under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) after the discovery of Huanglongbing in the area. HLB has been detected …
Best Companion Plants When Planting Broccoli in the Garden
The best companion plants when planting broccoli in your home garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As delectable as garden-grown broccoli can be, battling caterpillars, harlequin bugs, aphids, …
Delicious and Nutritious Leafy Greens to Grow in the Home Garden
Some of most delicious and nutritious leafy greens to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafy greens bring so much flavor to your table, why not …
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) is encouraging producers to engage with their local grower liaisons. The CPDPP works collaboratively with a number of industry partners, researchers, scientists and …
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
The best companion plants for onions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Experiment with companion planting for onions to improve the flavor, yield, and health of your garden-grown onions. …
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
UC Davis will be working with advanced.farm to evaluate the performance of different strawberry cultivars using robotic harvesting. The goal is to identify varieties that show potential for being planted …