…that hemp will develop flowers when the daylight is less than 12 hours. Seeds typically ripen about six weeks after the plant flowers. Harvesting the seeds in the proper window…
Some of the Biggest Benefits of Growing Zucchini Vertically
…a container instead of directly in the ground. Once your harvest begins, be sure to check daily since squash plants are notorious for getting out of hand quickly. You don’t…
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
What you need to know to help improve your chili pepper harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chilis bring the heat to your culinary dishes, and they’re…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-07-21
…of farming a struggle in Ventura County and a new prune variety offering a wide harvest window potential. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
…transfer oversight at the cell harvest stage to FSIS. FSIS will then oversee the cell harvest, processing, packaging, and labeling of products. There is a 60-day period for comment on…
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
…the winter. Late summer squash and gourds should be ready to harvest. And, as the season closes pick any green tomatoes still on the vine and ripen them indoors or…
Almond Update: 2021 Harvest Season ‘Looking Good’ So Far
The 2021 harvest season is underway, and reports indicate that things are going smoothly. With warmer temperatures and dry conditions, some of the earlier almond varieties went a little earlier…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering this week’s Almond Update with harvest season ‘looking good’…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
Today’s Western View is all about celebrating California Wine month, during September. It comes at a good time. Between the drought, the Covid Delta variant, a recall election, and harvest…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
…see your first harvest. This evergreen tree grows up to 50 feet tall in the right conditions and needs lots of humidity and rainfall. It has beautiful foliage that starts…
Week in Review: Updates to Leafy Greens Testing Procedure, Free Mediation Available for Producers
FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in the area and will continue until the end of harvest in November. The California Agricultural Mediation Program…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
…the area and will continue until the end of harvest in November. The updates to the FY21 Lettuce Sampling assignment include adjustments to the testing approach as well as notification…
Some of the Many Ways to Increase Your Eggplant Harvest
Some ways to increase your eggplant harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many ways to increase your eggplant harvest and grow huge plants. Avoid planting…
Italian Eggplant Varieties to Grow on the Farm or Garden
…of Italian eggplant are ready to harvest in just 70 days. Consult your seed packet for more specific information. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Italian…