…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…
Best Companion Plants When Planting Broccoli in the Garden
Vegetables growing in a garden including Broccoli, Rhubarb, Cabbage and Red Cabbage The best companion plants when planting broccoli in your home garden. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Health Bite: Diet Myths
…still a wise choice. Most experts agree on the following: Eat mostly whole foods Choose high quality protein sources Fruits and vegetables are good Stick with high nutrient density (fewer…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…are currently in nurseries in Northern California. After harvesting them sometime in the fall, they will be planted in Oxnard and Santa Maria. “We’ll start getting the first fruits off…
Things to Do Now to Get a Head Start on the Fall Garden
…us there’s still much work to do in the garden. Including, getting it ready for fall crops. Take some time to remove spent vegetables such as summer squash and bean…
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
…whole, minimally processed food, focusing on animal products and produce, including a variety of fruits and vegetables. If anyone tells you not to eat produce on a diet, run in…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
The parbest vegetables to grow for Herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay If you have herbivore pets such as rabbits,…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paint an interesting picture for American fruits and vegetables. USDA data shows that between January and May of this year, imports…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…watch growers leave the area over the years. Based in Coachella, Prime Time International is a year-round supplier of bell peppers and also grows winter vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and…