…in urban and suburban communities. The most common pathway for these invasive species to enter the state is by “hitchhiking” in fruits and vegetables brought back illegally by travelers as…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…harmful pest to the production of many fruits and nuts. Since 2009, USDA has supported 2,346 projects and provided approximately $293.5 million in funding under the Plant Protection Act. Collectively,…
Before Buying Seeds for Your Garden
…with your staples. What do you buy regularly and what would like to grow at home? After staples, list your “like to have’s” such as vegetables you don’t eat regularly…
Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Potato Crop
…cellar or a dark, cool spot in a basement. Your potatoes should keep for about 3-4 months. Do not store your potatoes around apples or other fruits that put off…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
…report. The new tables will include projections for farm income, U.S. fruits, nuts, and vegetables supply and use, and global commodity trade. Tables containing long-term supply, use, and price projections…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…on This Land of Ours. Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now It’s not too early to get your garden going. In fact, some of your warm weather vegetables need a…
Gardeners Preserving with a Pressure Canner
We all have had this issue. What to do with all of the vegetables our garden produces. Cathy Isom explains why home gardeners should consider investing in a pressure canner….
Veggies for Raised Garden Beds
…yield, deal with problematic soil, and keep weeds to a minimum. Most vegetables will take to raised bed gardens with ease, but here are a few that absolutely revel in…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
Sometimes California gets overlooked when it comes to agriculture production, even though according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture more than a third of the country’s vegetables and…
Celebrating National Fruitcake Day
…The small cakes could withstand long journeys without spoiling and were full of nutritious items like dried fruits and nuts. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…with USDA and EPA working together in the selection of products to be tested on a rotating basis that have included fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry,…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…expanding crop insurance to cover fruits, vegetables, hops and barley, and increasing the margin protection program for dairy farmers. The farm bill also legalizes the production of hemp, which is…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…has been caused by the fact that tariffs on multiple competing commodities, such as cherries, stone fruits, and apples, caused more fruit of all kinds to be sold in the…
Purple Veggies to Consider Growing
…texture to soups. Red Cabbage is also great for cold salads but can be enjoyed hot and spiced, too. Eggplant. Not only are its fruits purple, but so are its…