…on crop production. Ambient ozone and the effects of climate change can negatively impact table grape productivity by as much as 22 percent, while strawberry productivity was only reduced by…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-31-20
…an agriculture representative on the COVID-19 Task Force, get an update on the California strawberry season and discover what six California counties have been deemed primary natural disaster areas. Tune…
Week in Review: Stimulus Bill Helps Ag, New Coronavirus Sick Leave Requirements
This week’s most important headlines feature information about the coronavirus stimulus package that was recently passed, along with other impacts the pandemic is having on the agricultural industry. California strawberry…
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
…gorgeous spring container garden doesn’t have to be complicated. A variety of pansies and violas add charm and color when sharing space with a strawberry plant. Use a mix of…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
California strawberry production continues to progress despite many areas of the community slowing down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agriculture has been deemed an essential industry, allowing workers to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-25-20
…the coronavirus may have played a role. Also, hear what a registered dietician says about the “Dirty Dozen” list, and get an update on the strawberry industry. Tune in to…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…that can be canned. Beets Chutney Garlic Pearl Onions Peas Pickled Radishes Asparagus Strawberry Jam The rules for canning in the spring will be the same as they are when…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-13-20
…up livestock feed could reduce emission levels, potentials in the U.S. China phase one trade agreement and a study that suggests a strong strawberry production for the 2020 season. Tune…
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
The latest Acreage Survey from the California Strawberry Commission is projecting 2020 to be a strong year for strawberry production. The California Strawberry Acreage Survey shows that a total of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-16-19
…feed, the details on the U.S. China phase one trade deal, and a new strawberry variety. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
…interests on the Canada trade mission including the California Prune Board, Simonian Fruit Company, the California Strawberry Commission, the Raisin Administrative Committee, and the California Pear Advisory Board. McKinney noted…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…website. Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers UC Davis Warrior strawberry variety is one of the five new strawberry varieties from the Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of…
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
Strawberry plants in a terracotta pot In todays program, Cathy Isom has several great ideas about some things you can use as strawberry planters. That’s coming up on This Land…