…are veggies harvested in an immature state or dwarf varieties of the plant. Not all vegetables can be grown as baby vegetables. But there is a lot that can. Generally, the…
Growing Your Own Tasty Blackberries
…avoid growing near raspberries. Harvest berries when they are plump, firm and fully black. They should easily pull from the plant. Harvest berries every other day while they are ripening….
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…of cooperation among Napa wineries also helped to ease some of the strains caused by the lack of electricity. “We have our vintners already working very collaboratively together during harvest…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
…also reduce the yield that you have in your garden beds. In some cases, they can kill your entire plants and destroy any potential harvest you might have in your…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…washed away on whole sections of what was prime farmland. Beyond the riverbottom, out on the plains in some parts of the midwest, this year’s harvests were poor, if they…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…harvest, so it’s a good time to recognize and to celebrate pistachios, which really are starting to dominate the San Joaquin Valley.” Participating in outreach efforts through social media platforms…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…their website, OCM argues passionately on behalf of HSUS’s work to end our industry. Finally, OCM’s executive director is a well know and unapologetic HSUS operative, as outlined by Protect the Harvest several…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
California is on the home stretch of the 2019 almond harvest with later varieties like Fritz and Monterey now coming off the trees. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…more acres of pistachios will be coming into production which should push the 2020 pistachio crop towards another record harvest. “It looks like with all things being good – enough…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…them out of the dirt during harvest season. The purple variety called Purple Dragon is also fun to grow because it’s such a fun color. Kids will love to grow…
Spotted Lanternfly Management Getting ‘Gritty’ in Philly
…technically a planthopper and has a long host list with grapevines being near the top. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a public order for residents to exterminate the bug if…
Advantages to Growing Your Own Scallions
…you find at the grocery store and you can control what chemicals touch your crops. It’s also much more affordable, and you can decide when to harvest – whether you…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
…transition to newer, low-dust equipment is a ‘no brainer’. Sill traded in one harvester a few years ago, and the deal was so good they decided to do it again….
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…who suffered losses of harvested commodities, including hay, stored in on-farm structures in 2018 and 2019 will receive assistance through the On-Farm Storage Loss Program. Additionally, the disaster relief measure…