…Pecan, Apple Sweet Potato, Chocolate, Lemon Meringue, Cherry, Blueberry and Strawberry. Don’t forget to use the hashtag National Pie Day when posting pie updates on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Research to Support Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides, Reduction of Methyl Bromide
…southeastern U.S. A University of California, Davis project is developing alternative, economically and technically feasible pest management systems and outreach strategies to replace methyl bromide in strawberry production that also…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…while using organic production principles. Other past projects include a University of Florida study on sustainable organic strawberry cropping systems for the Southeastern U.S. and a Montana State University project…
Disease Resistant Strawberry Research Gets Funding Boost
…farmers and consumers everywhere, according to Rick Tomlinson, president of the California Strawberry Commission. To signal its own support, the strawberry commission pledged an additional $1.8 million to the UC…
Making Science Make Sense for Teachers
…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…