…extracting strawberry DNA and measuring pH with blueberries. There was also an activity called Apple to Earth, which demonstrated the small ratio of the planet’s surface that can actually grow…
Foods Harmful to Our Health
…beans contain a chemical compound when ingested even just a few undercooked kidney beans can cause serious diarrhea and vomiting. Rhubarb, a springtime stalk most commonly used in strawberry-rhubarb pie,…
Farmers Market Frosty Summer Smoothies
…4 Ways Servings: 2 smoothies per recipe INGREDIENTS Orange, Mango & Carrot 2 oranges, peeled and separated 1 mango, diced 2 carrots, shredded ½ cup milk/nut milk Strawberry, Banana &…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…on family farms, some 15 strawberry stands, several farmer’s markets, vegetable stands, places with selections of all the nuts we grow here, some unique local wineries, several unique stores –…
Boosting Natural Defenses with a Drone
…releases beneficial insects like predatory mites to boost a grower’s natural defenses. California central coast growers saw the drone in action at the annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day. “It…
Lygus Trap Crops in Strawberries
…opportunity that is preferred, then that will prevent them from colonizing a strawberry field.” Driscoll’s Diego Nieto shares trap crop trial results at the Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day. Nieto…
Dairy Industry Applauds USDA Secretary Perdue for Supporting School Milk Options
…important step toward bringing back lunchroom favorites – low-fat chocolate and strawberry milk – that students have been missing,” said J. David Carlin, senior vice president of legislative affairs and…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Candied Pecan Chicken Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing strawberry candied pecan chicken breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 each of 4…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Puff Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing strawberry puff pastry with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Sheet of Puff Pastry 1…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry and Basil Cream Cheese
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing strawberry and basil cream cheese with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 oz Cream Cheese…
National Strawberry Day
…to plant your own strawberry patch. Some ways to celebrate National Strawberry day, include grabbing a handful and snacking, or trying a new recipe, such as a Strawberry Pretzel Salad,…
Agri View: Farming Technology
…The development of this technology isn’t likely to cease any time soon. It is driven by need. One item currently under development is the mechanical strawberry picker. You see, strawberries…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…would still be successful. • Berries—The rains delayed strawberry harvest along the Central and Southern California coast. Production may be temporarily reduced as farmers wait for waterlogged fields to dry…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Streusel Pie
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing strawberry streusel pie with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 2 t Kosher…