…honored that the Chinese have allowed California to be the first location in the world to ship strawberries to China,” said Rick Tomlinson, president of the California Strawberry Commission. The…
LBAM Quarantine Change
…are apple, pear, peach, apricot, nectarine, citrus, persimmon, cherry, almond, avocado, oak, willow, walnut, poplar, cottonwood, Monterey pine and eucalyptus. Some common shrub and herbaceous hosts are grape, kiwifruit, strawberry,…
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…California. The recent additional recommendations are for plums, peaches and nectarines. Potato recommendations are coming soon. Additionally, FREP is pleased to announce that tomato, strawberry, and almond fertilization guidelines are…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…the native nut. I want see if there’s hope for a niche market of, you know, strawberry-flavored wild pecan snacks that might save those old trees. Two years ago, one…
The California Kitchen:Smoked Almond Strawberry Chantilly Cheesecake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing smoked almond strawberry chantilly cheesecake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: ½ LB Cream Cheese 2 Cups…
Bug Vacuum Research to Combat Lygus
Research is looking into a bug vacuum to help California strawberry growers control lygus bug damage. Bug Vacuum Research The lygus bug remains a major problem for strawberry growers in…
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
The strawberry industry in California is continuing to research their water use and is always looking for best management practices. Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward California Strawberry Commission President Rick…
Industry Leaders Headline CAPCA
…conference in Reno, Nev. Like many of the speakers, California Strawberry Commission President Rick Tomlinson updated attendees about what research the commission is doing to continue the success of the…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…show.” Finding enough employees for harvest has also been a challenge for strawberry growers along the Central Coast. Chris Christian, California Strawberry Commission senior vice president, said nearly every strawberry…
Detector Dogs Do it Again!
…than 100 years. It feeds on more than 100 plants, including azaleas, camellias, roses and strawberry plants. The weevil is a species of concern largely because of its ability to…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Almond, White Chocolate and Carbonated Strawberry Chantilly Cheesecake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked almond white chocolate carbonated strawberry Chantilly cheesecake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 oz. ½…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Strawberry and Vegetable Crops Advisor, Surendra Dara is hosting his Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting September 24, 2015 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm….
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…on FOX. About California Strawberry Commission The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency located in Northern California charged with conducting research to support California’s strawberry industry. With an…
First University of California Smart Phone App for Integrated Pest Management Outreach
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Strawberry and Vegetable Crops and Affiliated Integrated Pest Management Advisor, Surendra Dara created the first free IPM info smart phone app for agricultural professionals….