…and poultry, seed crops, and apiary all experienced some increases in value. The most notable increase in value was seen in strawberry production, which took the number-one spot in the…
MSOB: Biological Control of Botrytis Shows Potential
Recent research has found that biological control methods for botrytis can be as effective as a chemical approach. A trial conducted earlier this year in a commercial strawberry field in…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
The 12th annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day will be held virtually once again this year. The online event will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, July 14. The virtual event…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
…some sort of protection from birds, who don’t mind a strawberry snack or two. Some of the best strawberry varieties to grow include: June-bearing, day-neutral, ever-bearer, and Alpine. Listen to…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…safer and more sustainable ways to manage pests”, said DPR Director Val Dolcini. He referred to the advancements already made in the citrus, strawberry, and almonds industries and added, “California…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-22-21
…earlier, strawberry research looking at pest and disease mitigation and a Biden immigration bill introduced into congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-16-21
…detections as manageable, new strawberry varieties developed through a UC Davis breeding program, and CA delegates seeking support from Governor Newsom for a mass vaccine site in the Central Valley….
New Strawberry Varieties Developed Through UC Davis Breeding Program
The University of California, Davis has developed two new strawberry varieties, providing growers with even more options. Director of the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, Professor Steve Knapp said the…
New Strawberry Variety to Hit the Market in 2022
A new variety of strawberry is expected to hit U.S. grocery stores by 2022. A new type of white strawberry has been developed at the University of Florida (UF) Institute…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Evaluating Biologicals on Botrytis in Strawberries
This episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program looks at a case study on control of botrytis in strawberry production. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Dr. Surendra…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-22-20
…strawberry field day with approved CEUs, and a chicken Fitbit that will help identify mite infestations in poultry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
The Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day has moved to an online format this year as California continues to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday,…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed
…Sugar 2 C Orange Juice Listen to Albert prepare Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit:…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet 2020
…or 1 C 1/4 C Water Optional Liquid Nitrogen Listen to Albert prepare Strawberry Sorbet 2020 below. The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet 2020 For this and many more of these…