Cathy Isom has a few interesting ways to help you identify and get rid of a pesky garden critter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aphids are interesting …
USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10%
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it will be increasing inspection fees for fresh produce quality and condition, along with audit verification services. The rate for audit verification …
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
The Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) recently released its first quarterly report for 2019. The DATOC report summarized some of the current projects related to combating Huanglongbing (HLB) …
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
A short season for stone fruit might mean producers will need to thin fruit to meet sizing expectations. According to models, a late bloom coupled with a hot second-half to …
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz …
Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space
Cathy Isom tells you about some of the best climbing vegetables for a garden with limited space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can grow so many …
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Banana Pan Per deux
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Strawberry Banana Pan Per deux with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: French Style Dessert 4 …
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which helps producers who …
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
Cathy Isom begins her series by giving you some helpful tips for a hanging basket garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you can come up with …
Why Create a Window Box Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know why you should consider creating your own window box garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For anyone wanting to grow a garden …
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
Cathy Isom lets you know why you should create your own homemade potting mix. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several reasons why it’s a good …
‘Get Snacking Challenge’ to Promote CA Strawberries
The grand prize winner of the commission’s Instagram challenge to receive $1,000 The California Strawberry Commission is asking consumers to take its Get Snacking Challenge to inspire them to create, …
Citrus Research Board to Employ Dogs to Detect HLB
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is looking to use specialized dogs to help with the identification of trees infected with Huanglongbing disease (HLB). The process of utilizing dogs is one …
A Vegetable with a Crunchy, Peppery Zing
Cathy Isom lets us know about the vegetable with a crunchy and peppery zing that will give you a continuous harvest all summer long. That’s coming up on This Land …