A favorite sweet onion heads to supermarkets soon. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vidalia Onions Pixabay The start of Vidalia onion season is almost here, with the…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
Breeding better potatoes for better potato chips. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Americans eat more potato chips than any other nation; more than four pounds a person…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Parmesan Polenta 2023
…C Cornmeal 3 C Chicken Stock 4 oz Parmigiano Reggiano 1/2 C Heavy Cream 1 T Sweet Butter (Optional) Listen to Albert prepare Perfect Parmesan Polenta 2023 below. The California…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, National Potato Council, and International Fresh Produce Association joined Senator Bennet for the announcement. The legislation specifically seeks to provide H-2A visas for year-round jobs,…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Yukon White Cheddar Skillet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Yukon White Cheddar Skillet Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Untamed Yukon White Cheddar Skillet Potatoes Here is what…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Haricots and Brussels
…LB Thick Bacon 1 Sweet Onion Diced Small 1 LB Frenched Green Beans 1/2 LB Brussels Sprouts TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Perfect Haricots and Brussels below. The California…
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…for several items typically served for the Thanksgiving holiday. Included in the 2022 Thanksgiving Farmer’s Share numbers are: Turkey: Retail Price – $1.99/pound, Farmer’s Share – $0.06/pound Sweet Corn, 16oz…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
…Unsplash It seems the U.S. has a sweet tooth, and that means big profits for candy makers. According to the National Confectioners Association, U.S. confectionery sales will reach $44.9 billion…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…retail and food service promotions to increase demand for California specialty crops. Other projects include efforts to increase the consumption of raisins, prunes, and sweet potatoes. Several University of California…
Tomato Pest and Disease Field Day Coming Up August 17
…on diseases and we’re incorporating in broomrape for this year because it’s such a big problem,” Sweet noted. “A big emphasis of the field day will be on the work…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…across the country. The survey includes ground beef, chicken breasts, pork chops, lemonade, potato salad, ice cream, cookies, strawberries, cheese, hamburger buns, potato chips, and pork and beans. Compared to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a new study showing promise in drip-irrigated sweet corn, the work to address…