Everett Griner talks about why production of blueberries is expanding in today’s Agri View. Blueberries – An Expanding Crop Blueberries. Not a major crop. One that is growing in importance…
Foods to Grow on a Balcony
…or 20 square feet. These plants will do best in such compact settings and provide healthy, organic food in return. Such as Blueberries and Strawberries. They’ll do great in small…
Frozen Produce Just as Nutritious as Fresh
…the samples or storing them in standard industry conditions. Strawberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn, green beans, peas, and spinach were all used in the research. The study found that “overall,…
Celebrating National Fruit and Vegetable Month
…it’s a great time to visit your local farmer’s market. Some of the produce to buy this month include: watermelon, strawberries. cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches and apricots. I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Announces Streamlined Purchase Program to Supply Nutrition Assistance Programs with American Farm Products
…$12 million for dried plums $11 million for dried pinto beans $10 million for lentils $9.4 million for wild blueberries $8.5 million for Highbush blueberries $1 million for red raspberries…
Organic Produce Has Strong First Quarter
…berries, which includes strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, experienced the largest growth in value and volume over the same period in 2017. Organic berry sales increased over 21 percent in dollar…
Harvest Begins as Extent of Blueberry Damage Remains Unknown
…California from Yuba down to San Diego. “Early reports are indicating that the early varieties of blueberries definitely were impacted by the freeze event that took place last month,” Executive…
Right Time to Plant for Summer Veggies
…perennial producers, your best bets are raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries along with other berry varieties. Stay tuned… we will have autumn and winter vegetable gardening and harvesting tips to…
Medicinal Plant Could Nip Cold and Flu Symptoms
…fatigue, allergies, constipation, and even cancer. When it comes antioxidant power, elderberry is higher in flavonoids than blueberries, cranberries, goji berries and blackberries. Elderberry can be purchased in many forms…
Other Uses for Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
…can give your garden as much of a pick me up as it does for you. For instance, sprinkle fresh coffee grounds around acid-loving plants like azaleas, hydrangeas, blueberries, and…
Elderberry Project Evaluates Viability of California Production
…also have a similar flavor and look to blackberries and blueberries but require fewer resources. In the Midwest, elderberry orchards have been increasing while California’s elderberries are typically grown on…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…common orange varieties, plus anthocyanins,” Stoddard said. “It’s like eating a handful of blueberries with your sweet potato.” California is a significant producer of sweet potatoes. About 80 percent of…
Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services
…producers of almonds alone accounted for 80 percent of that amount, more than $280 million. By comparison, producers of apples and blueberries paid about $10 million each. Pollination services helped…
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…