…road trip that was spent talking to farmers and refining the technology that is now used on everything from carrots to onions to garlic. “It’s MBA business school 101,” he…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…damage to roots, resulting in lower marketable yields. “So far, we do not have any resistant varieties of carrots with resistance to root-knot nematodes. The management has relied on preplant…
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,…
Perennial Herb You Might Want to Consider Growing this Year
…container. It also does well with plants like cabbage, carrots, kale, and cauliflower. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Perennial Herb You Might Want to Consider…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…produce also saw an increase of 2.1 percent in overall volume. The 2021 State of Organic Produce shows that organic bananas, carrots and apples led the category in terms of…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…where we’re at today.” The pest posses a threat to tomatoes, carrots, melons, lettuce, and several other crops. Other Mediterranean regions addressing issues of branched broomrape have served as a…
Wireworms: A Destructive, Slimy Critter with a Very Bad Reputation
…They may be tiny, but they cause significant damage to young, vulnerable plants, including: potatoes, carrots, brassicas, sweet potatoes, beans and lettuce. One of the biggest problems is that wireworms…
Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question
…from a good soaking include: corn, pumpkin, beans, chard, beets, and peas. The seeds you shouldn’t soak include: carrots, lettuce, radish, celery, turnips, and spinach. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…
The California Kitchen: 1 Hour Pressure Cooked Pot Roast
…45 Mins on Medium High Add in 3 Yukon Gold Potatoes Cut in 1/4 s 1/2 Spanish Onion 2 Celery Stalks Medium Dice 3 Medium Carrots cut in 1/2 Listen…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…of frozen peas: $1.54 (up 6%) o 3 pounds of sweet potatoes: $3.56 (up 4%) o 1-pound veggie tray (carrots & celery): 82 cents (up 12%) o Misc. ingredients to prepare the meal:…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
…Victoria Hornbaker, as well as reports on nitrogen management in carrots, and FSA’s new soil carbon monitoring initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
…first frost date. And, depending on your location it’s better to plant garlic in autumn. Right now is also the right time to get your seeds for carrots, peas, turnips,…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…Depending on your area, it could be time to harvest your root veggies. Or, time to plant: broccoli, cabbage, carrots, spinach and turnips. Herb planting is also encouraged this month….
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
…soil slightly acidic. Give them plenty of space between other plants to prevent overcrowding and diseases. Only plant them next to favorable companions, such as lettuce, beets, carrots, or radishes….