An ongoing research trial is looking at protecting California potatoes from southern blight. The pathogen is particularly concerning because there are no California registrations for potato fungicides that include southern…
Innovative New Carrot Products Are Entering the Market
…hot dog and are infused with herbs and spices. Three flavors of the carrot dog will be offered: Classic American, Chorizo, and Sweet Italian. The other Wonderoots products are being…
The Many Varieties of a Crunchy and Tasty Fruit
…you need to start seeds indoors. There are many different types of sweet bell peppers to grow. The yellow Canary Bell. Big Red. Vibrant orange Coral bell. California Wonder which…
How to Tell if a Watermelon is Ripe
…A ripe watermelon should smell slightly sweet, and similar to what a melon tastes like, but not overly sweet (which can indicate an overripe watermelon). This sniff test also works…
Planting Now for Fresh Food on the Thanksgiving Table
What you should plant now for fresh food at the Thanksgiving table. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting and grow sweet potatoes batata plant, yams By Radovan1,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
…potato varieties, the Housing for the Harvest Program created for farm workers during COVID, and get a look at USDA’s optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. Tune in to the…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
…producers have important harvesting decisions to make in the coming weeks. Growers are expecting a good season for pumpkin demand despite the challenges of COVID-19. Kern County potato trials are…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Au Gratin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Sweet Potato Au Gratin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Sweet Potatoes (Mandolin) 1/4…
Potato Varieties Showing Promise in Kern County Trials
Several potato varieties have shown promise in the Kern County Potato Variety Trial. The overall project consists of the Southwest Regional Trial, the Kern County Variety Trial, and the Observational…
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
…bit like a large grape: translucent skin, ovoid-spherical shape, and similar coloring. You can find them in greens, purplish-reds, whites, and yellows. Left to ripen, they do have a sweetness,…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…at $239 million. “Although U.S. potato producers can ship processed, dried, and frozen potatoes to Mexico, their access to the fresh potato market has been severely restricted and exports are…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-19-20
…on the River Fire, and learn more about the varieties showing promise in the Kern potato trials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
FDA Expands Onion Recall as Officials Investigate California Suppliers
…of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Containing Recalled Onions.” The products that have been recalled include red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions that were shipped across the U.S. between…
The California Kitchen: Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 large sweet potatoes trimmed…