Controlled environment agriculture is growing rapidly, according to a new report from CoBank. Controlled environment agriculture, a technology-based approach toward food production to use optimal growing conditions, often indoors, occurs …
Celebrating National Asparagus Month
Cathy Isom has some great cooking, and healthy, ideas about celebrating a favorite springtime green veggie. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. May is National Asparagus Month. These …
Organic Produce Has Strong First Quarter
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has released an informational analysis that indicates organic produce had a strong first quarter for 2018. Using marketing research from Nielson, OPN evaluated the sales …
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
A new report from the University of California features the estimated raspberry production costs for California’s central coast. The cost and return studies that are released by UC Division of …
Spring Vegetables from Garden to Kitchen
Cathy Isom fills you in about some of the fresh Spring vegetables that should be a staple in your kitchen. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spring is …
The California Kitchen: Grilled Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Grilled Asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 Asparagus Cleaned TT Roasted Garlic Olive …
Agri View: Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier
Everett Griner talks about the demand of fruits and vegetables from roadside markets in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why this demand has grown, and why consumers are buying from …
Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow
If you are searching for activities to do with your children. Cathy Isom has a great solution. Today, she tells you about the perfect spring veggies for kids to grow. …
The California Kitchen: Sweet Tomato Jam
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sweet Tomato Jam with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Heirloom Tomatos 1/2 C …
Clean 15 Fruits and Veggies of 2018
If you are looking for the clean, safe, food to eat, Cathy Isom has the fruits and veggies considered the safest to eat, and why you won’t have to pay …
Harvest Begins as Extent of Blueberry Damage Remains Unknown
The cold weather patterns that moved through California in early March appear to have caused blueberry damage, but the exact amount is still uncertain. The low temperatures were felt throughout …
Record Attendance at Post-Harvest Pest Control Conference
This year’s Post-Harvest Pest Control Conference had record attendance in Oxnard, as industry members gathered to hear updates on the recent developments in post-harvest disease control. The annual event is …
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
A new website has been launched by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to help California farmers understand how to comply with new food safety regulations known as …
Plan Your Ultimate Flower and Veggie Garden
Would you like to have the very best garden this year? Cathy Isom lets you know why it’s not too late to plan that ultimate garden and how to get …