The Sysco Corporation, will now be offering next-day delivery of specialty and exotic produce items throughout the country, thanks to a recently announced partnership. The company’s e-Commerce platform, Supplies on …
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
The recent E. coli warning for romaine lettuce came at a terrible time for producers. As AgNet West has reported, two days before Thanksgiving the Center for Disease Control (CDC) …
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of the many tools used to combat the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). …
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
The investigation continues into where the recent romaine lettuce containing a strain of E. coli bacteria originated. After the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued a warning last week for …
Nationwide E-Coli Outbreak in Romaine Lettuce
First, it was the massive recall of Turkey. Now, the Center for Disease and Control has released a warning that people shouldn’t be eating Romaine lettuce any time soon. The …
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprout Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Brussels Sprout Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 C Fried Brussels Sprouts 1 …
Turkey Prices at a Ten Year Low
The American Farm Bureau Federation says this years price to feed 10 people a Thanksgiving dinner has gotten a little cheaper coming in at an average of $48.90. This could …
The California Kitchen: Big Pot Blanching
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Big Pot Blanching with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Big Pots Tongs TT Salt …
The California Kitchen: Pecan Glazed Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pecan Glazed Carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 C Thin Sliced Carrots 2 …
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has launched the California Citrus Network as a means to address industry concerns through a collaborative approach. The new website will be another …
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.90, …
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
Asian citrus psyllid parasitoid releases have hit a total to celebrate in California. At first, rearing enough psyllid parasitic wasps called tamarixia seemed daunting in California. Getting populations established to reproduce was a …
Celebrating National Pickle Day
Cathy Isom fill us in about celebrating a popular snack food that Americans eat more than 5-millions pound worth every year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating …
Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success
Move over cuties and halos, another fruit is looking to capitalize on easy peel marketing. England-based retailer Tesco started testing sales on a new avocado variety that is easy to …