…towards further improving the safety of the fruits and vegetables Americans serve their families every day, and the FDA looks forward to engaging with stakeholders on the proposed changes.” Specifically,…
Growing a New Tree from a Store-Bought Apple
…from the time you planted your seeds to when the resulting trees will be mature enough to produce their first fruits. And remember when they do, those fruits will likely…
Growing the Unusual and Delicious Pink Lemonade Blueberry
…be protected from deer and rabbits. Birds may eat the fruits before or as they ripen, but can typically be deterred with bird netting. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land…
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
…because they grow with very little care, look beautiful, produce nutritious tasty vegetables, and are easy for kids to plant. There are several types of green bean plants to choose…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…(SCBGP) to support U.S. farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. Of the total funding support being provided, California has received $54.5 million for SCBGP projects in 2021….
Best Trees and Shrubs to Add Fall Color to Your Yard
…seasons is the Chokeberry offering white flowers that look like apple blossoms in spring; rich red fruits in late summer and autumn; and brilliant orange-red fall foliage. Slow-growing Gingko adds…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
…start them indoors like some vegetables. These seeds need warm soil, so you should wait about 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost to plant; if you put the…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
Biological materials play an important part in integrated pest management, particularly in organic systems. Vegetable crops have a variety of arthropod pests that impact production, including different types of thrips,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
…the beginning of the 2022 water year, and biological approaches to pest management in vegetables. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
…the hardiest vegetables out there and it loves to overwinter. Brussel sprouts, too. In fact, they love a cold snap and will taste even better. Treat collards and swiss chard…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
…will extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by up to four days. How? Listen to the episode as Aidan shares his tech secrets and the steps he took…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
…basket, cherry tomatoes are possibly the best. For one, they don’t have huge fruits that weigh down the basket or make it hang unbalanced. Similar to tomatoes, pepper plants hang…
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
…This one is all about fall harvest finds you should include in your diet. Vegetables should be a staple in your diet for a number of reasons. Vegetables are rich…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…plant. Pick a container that has a lot of drainage holes to avoid standing water. If you planted tops, it can take up to three years for fruits to mature,…