…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,…
Common Virus That Could Impact Your Pumpkin Crop
…have a more uniform crop of round, orange fruits, you might be a bit puzzled to find your crop loaded with imperfections, discoloration, and warts. All signs pointing to an…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…fruits and vegetables. The bill would require USDA to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, food pantries,…
Common Diseases to Look Out for to Protect the Citrus Crop
…halo-like lesions on the fruits, leaves, and twigs on the tree. If left to spread, citrus canker causes leaf loss, blemished fruits, and even the death of the tree. Greasy…
Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests
…of growing citrus fruits. But there is a downside – plenty of pests and diseases. And, some of these problems can make growing citrus trees troublesome, if not impossible. Aphids…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
…over the month, as the beef index rose 1.7 percent. The index for fruits and vegetables rose 0.2 percent in August after declining in July. The index for dairy and…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…all eligible to apply. Projects accepted through the program can last for up to two years and six months. Specialty crops covered under the program include fruits and vegetables, tree…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…organic crops, along with fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts. Adjustments made to crop insurance offerings came about as a result of the 2018 Farm Bill, as well as industry input…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
…you with yields of a few hundred fruits annually. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet Sponsored…
Growing a Smoothie Garden from Likable Vegetables
…look into the size of the mature plant you wish to grow and check that it is suitable for container gardening. Some smoothie favorite fruits and veggies you should consider…
Some of the Many Ways to Increase Your Eggplant Harvest
…when the plants set their first fruits, and in the summer when there is a heavy set of fruits. Since eggplants are made up of a lot of water, be…
Italian Eggplant Varieties to Grow on the Farm or Garden
…larger than Galene, producing fruits up to 8-inches long. It’s another great pick for northern gardeners since it has the ability to set fruit even when the weather is chilly….
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Webinar Happening Next Week
…the morning with a presentation on organic soil fertility for vegetables. That will be followed up with discussions on the role of soil moisture in development and management of Macrophomina…