…Program and its goal to help fill the hunger gap in all of our communities.” USDA will be purchasing $512 million in fresh fruits and vegetables, $288 million in dairy…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
Eggplants are a fantastic vegetable to grow in containers. They will add a decorative element to your patio with their deep purple fruits and flowers. And, you can get a…
Plants That Will Thrive in Dry Soil
…all low maintenance and love being grown in dry soil. Some dry soil loving vegetables include beans and peas, okra, egg plant, and tomato. Most fruits prefer to be grown…
Growing Better Broccoli May Involve Trial and Error
…spend several seasons learning how to grow it. This is because garden broccoli has more precise cultural requirements compared to other vegetables. On every level – timing, soil fertility, spacing,…
The Best Varieties of Squash to Grow in Your Garden
…a Mexico native that thrives in hot climates. It’s also one of the rare summer squash that can be harvested as winter squash or summer squash. These squat fruits look…
The California Kitchen: Rock Cod Provencal
…Filets TT S+P 4 T Cajun Spice Rub 4 T Vegetable Oil 4 T Butter (for Basting) Vegetables 2 T Veg Oil 1 Zucchini 1 Crooked Neck Squash 1/2 C…
Plants You Can Grow to Feed Ducks
Ducks are versatile eaters that will happily munch on all kinds of food. Some basic options include bird seed, chicken feed, cracked corn, bugs, fruits & vegetables, grains, and supplements….
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…damage on leaves, causing irregular green-black splotches. Fruits may have large, irregular-shaped brown blotches that quickly become rotten. This tomato plant disease fungus also affects potatoes and can be transferred…
Protect Your Garden from a Heatwave
…You should also temporarily stop fertilizing and harvest fruits and flowers before the heat hits. Let some fruits ripen up fully in your kitchen, giving your plants a much-needed break….
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…growers, with China importing more than $8.6 billion worth of fresh fruits and vegetables last year. U.S. barley for processing, along with several forage products can now also be exported…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…effort as we are approaching peak harvesting seasons, when many fruits and vegetables grown across the U.S. are sent to be frozen or canned,” said Brashears and Yiannas. “We are…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…in California for use on other crops aside from grapes, including leafy greens and fruiting vegetables. With the current state of the agricultural industry and the economy as a whole,…
Quick and Easy Foods for Kids to Grow at Home
…choose quick-producing and/or low-maintenance vegetables. One of the fastest and easiest foods to grow are sprouts. Harvests can happen in as little as a week and can be grown indoors…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
Growing oranges can be a delicious investment to make for your property. Not only do they produce delicious fruits, but you can sell or preserve the oranges. These trees don’t…