…charcoal rot on strawberries, an overview of biostimulants, and an update on CropManage irrigation and nutrient management decision support tool. After the break, the rest of the presentations will go…
Versatile, Unique Leafy Green that Stands Out in the Crowd
…companion planting, choose brassica, beans, peas, strawberries or onions as its neighbors. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Versatile, Unique Leafy Green that Stands Out in…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…to speak with pride about how successful San Luis Obispo County was. The top ten commodities were strawberries at number one, followed by winegrapes, avocados, cattle and calves, vegetable transplants,…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…harvesting in strawberries. “It is going to be super helpful for [the breeders]. So when they make their selections in the breeding process they can pick and choose certain traits…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…hit losing a gross value of 43 percent. It was a really bad year…it was the wildfires that created a loss of over $74.5 million primarily impacting winegrapes and strawberries…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…sales topping $435 million for the quarter. Berries, which includes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, edged out packaged salads for the top spot. Berry sales grew by 19 percent over…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-27-21
…more than $7 million invested to support ag research and workforce development, and a project that looks to advance the potential of the robotic harvesting of strawberries. Tune in to…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…for strawberries. Survey results showed 2 pints of strawberries at $5.30, up 22% from last year, due to strong demand and the effects of several weather events including severe rain,…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…to enjoy your own homegrown strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. You just need to select the right pot, variety, and location. Make sure your berry plants are getting about 6-8 hours…
Freeze Those Summer Strawberries for Delicious Flavor All Year Long
…the whole strawberries on a dry baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen strawberries to freezer bags or freezer containers and store them flat. Frozen strawberries can be…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries bed covered with protective mesh from birds. / Shutterstock Aside from good soil, steady water,…
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
…fresh herbs and stuff from the onion family. Just keep them far away from strawberries or pole beans. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Collard Greens…
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
…and nutrients. And with water in its name, you bet watermelon is a great fruit to eat in the summer. It’s 92 percent water. Other excellent choices are strawberries, cantaloupe…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
…effective. These traps are most effective when placed among plants like strawberries, lettuce, and other plants that attract slugs, snails, and other crawling pests. For aphids, make a sticky trap…