…from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM…
Local Food Marketing Practices
USDA Releases Data on Local Food Marketing Practices. Fresh and organic vegetables at farmers market More than 147,000 American farms produced and sold food locally through direct marketing practices, resulting…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
…of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars…
Add Years to Your Life Eating the Right Diet
…higher intake than a typical diet of whole grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables, and included a handful of nuts, while reducing red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains….
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables and known for being healthy for us, but sometimes misinformation is put out about pesticide residue. One organization even claims to base its misinformation on a…
Tips for Planting the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown
…is the alpine strawberry, which produces smaller fruits than other types of strawberries, but their flavor is more intense. These plants do best in Zones 3-9, even in part shade….
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…level of fruits and vegetables thereby improving health outcomes as well as program retention. Build stronger rural economies. The President’s Budget invests $935 million in rural America. It builds on the…
Make Your Next Strawberry Crop Taste Better than Store Bought
…in containers, you can enjoy a delicious bounty of sweet fruits from spring until the first frost in the fall. This week we will discuss some ways for you to…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
…produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to help eliminate bacteria. Refrigerate cut or peeled fruits and vegetables within two hours after cutting, peeling or cooking. Listen to Cathy…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…peppergrass, pepper cress, and garden cress. The leafy green is an annual and belongs to the Brassica family of vegetables, though it has a distinct, decidedly non-brassica, flavor. It’s often…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…value, particularly for specialty crops such as almonds and other nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables. Unfortunately, the honey bees are also vulnerable to invasive pests like parasitic mites, viruses, and…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…fruits are smaller and slightly less sweet. The fresh fruits are enjoyed best on yogurt or desserts, or made into chutney. It’s also possible to dehydrate the fruits to save…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…vegetables. However, in 2008, Title X was added to the bill and focused on programs for specialty crops. Listen to today’s National Spotlight for comments from California Representative Jim Costa…
CA Corner Stores Get a Healthy Make Over
California’s Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Refrigeration Program is allowing fresh fruits and vegetables to get into the hands of all Californians who want them. The program provides energy-efficient…