…In the later part of the 17th century Indians were growing sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and squash. It wasn’t just food crops they showed us how to grow. They grew cotton…
Agri View: Another Nematode
…is a plant pathogen that is highly reproductive commonly found in cotton and soybeans. It also thrives in specialty crops like sugarcane and sweet potatoes. I mention these crops because…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…nearly a month ago. Producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries are now eligible to apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments until the application period closes on January…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…nations. Starting Monday, Sept. 24, producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries may apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. In…
Florence Washing Away Cotton and Tobacco Crops
…take some time to get an accurate picture of the damage to flooded tobacco, cotton, corn, soybean, and sweet potato fields because they’re still flooded. Bloomberg says it’s going to…
The California Kitchen: Beer Cheese and Potato
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Beer Cheese and Potato with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Yukon Potatoes × 6 Halves…
There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus Commissioner
The California Kitchen: Untamed Dijon Potato Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed Dijon Potato Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1qt Cooked Baby Potatoes 1/2…
Celebrating National Acorn Squash Day
Cathy Isom is celebrating a savory winter vegetable known for its sweet and nutty flavor. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Acorn Squash Day Even though…
The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
Jeff Klein, Jack Klein Partnership
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…determine how to address market disruptions for producers of almonds and sweet cherries. Market Facilitation Program The sign-up period for MFP is now open and runs through January 15, 2019,…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…pecans, pistachios, walnuts, apples, oranges, raisins, sour cherries, sweet cherries and table grapes. All 10 nuts and fruits are perennial crops, growing on trees or vines, so growers cannot easily…
Celebrating National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Cathy Isom has a sweet treat for pie lovers and lemon lovers. Get your forks ready! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Lemon Meringue Pie Day…
The California Kitchen: Homemade Hash Browns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Homemade Hash Browns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Cooked Potato 4 T…