A robotic apple picker is inching closer to commercialization and possible relief from labor issues for the nation’s apple growers. Abundant Robotics is in the process of perfecting a prototype …
Community Helps School Garden
A lot can happen when the community comes together. Cathy Isom tells us about the Colorado elementary school going the extra mile to make students get a healthy lunch. That’s …
Cauliflower at Center Plate
Cathy Isom has us craving the vegetable that’s moving from boring side dish to center plate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gone are the days …
Agri View: Imported Heart Healthy Foods
Everett Griner talks about one of our heart healthy foods still being imported in today’s Agri View. Back when I was a young farm reporter I …
Argentine Lemons Entering U.S. Market Despite Objections
The Trump administration is moving to permanently allow Argentine lemons to enter the U.S. market. This is despite objections from California citrus growers and warnings of dire consequences for California …
Natural Make-up
Cathy Isom looks into the world of natural make-up. She gives you some foods that you can eat and also wear. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
Vending Machine Salads
How do you like your salad? Cathy Isom tells us about a company that is turning a vending machine into a veggie machine. That’s coming up on This Land …
Pear Industry Votes to Continue Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that a majority of pear growers in Oregon and Washington voted to continue their federal marketing order program. This order, administered locally …
Increased Blueberry Volumes from Naturipe
Ideal growing conditions are on the rise throughout the United States and Naturipe Farms has promotable blueberry volumes available which is meeting increased consumer consumption trends and offers promotion opportunities …
Agri View: Peach Crop Outlook
Everett Griner talks about trouble for the 2017 peach crop in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire …
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be issuing a second 60-day stay in the effective date of its final rule, published on …
National Strawberry Day
This is a day you can add something delicious, and good for you, to your menu. Cathy Isom fills us in about a day of celebration and appreciation for a …
Agri View: Berry Problems
Everett Griner talks about the difficult challenge for berry farmers in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire …
Super Bowl Avocados
If you have not invited avocados to grace your Super Bowl party table, you are missing out. Cathy Isom tells you all about the single-seeded fruit that’s expected to be …