…had a $5.4 billion production value. California leads in carrot production, accounting for 73% of the crop’s $1.8 billion value. AFBF President Zippy Duvall emphasized farmers’ resilience in providing an…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
…team is focusing on wild carrots and their ability to thrive under water deficient conditions and resist Alternaria. The researchers are screening various wild carrot types to identify the ones…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-02-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s, show carrot research results look promising for a variety of materials. Tune in for…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…crops such as broccoli, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, and cauliflower have been harvested in the Salinas Valley. The report also states that carrot harvests in Kern County are ongoing. In the…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
Alternaria leaf blight continues to pose a significant challenge for organic carrot producers. UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been trialing different materials for combatting disease pressures. The pathogen causes…
VofV: Trimble’s Mike Dentinger on Strategies to Reach the Finish Line with Global Harvest Automation
…Trimble, joins the podcast to discuss the potential of automated harvest becoming a day-to-day reality soon. “It’s a really tough equation,” he says. “How many carrot harvesters does California really…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Fried Rice
…Calrose Sushi Grade Rice 4 T Vegetable Oil 2 Eggs 1 Lb Mixed Vegetanles Sautéed for 10 Mins before adding to Rice Onion Kale Carrot Broccolini TT S+P Listen to…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
…at the “Save Our Communities” meeting in Visalia. Researchers are working to learn more about potential alternative nematode control options that can be used in California carrot production. Get all…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…to support registration of non-fumigant nematicides for carrots. “Hopefully we will have some of the products registered for the carrot industry soon here in California. We might be closer to…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
ARS researchers have selectively bred carrots with pigments that reflect almost all colors of the rainbow. More importantly, though, they’re very good for your health. USDA/ARS photo by Stephen Ausmus,…
Wireworms: A Destructive, Slimy Critter with a Very Bad Reputation
A slimy critter with a very bad reputation in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wireworm in a carrot Pinterest image Wireworms, are destructive pests for…
The California Kitchen: Engagement Meatloaf Untamed
…Oz Carrot Sauce 1 C Ketchup 2 T Honey 2 T Brown Sugar 2 t Red Wine Vinegar Listen to Albert prepare Engagement Meatloaf Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Engagement…
Edible Plants that Grow Well in the Shade
…that prefers shade and makes a beautiful groundcover with the benefit of edible berries and the leaves. A self-seeding member of the carrot family, sweet Cecily will spread readily wherever…
The California Kitchen: Untamed 1 Hour Pot Roast
…need… 1 1 LB Roast / Choice or Prime Grade 3 T Oil TT S+P 2QTS Beef Stock 2 C Onion 1 C Carrot 1 C Celery Extra If cooking…