…which means faster growth in plants and better vegetables. A soil may be perfectly rich in vitamins and minerals, but if it is too acidic or too alkaline, plants are…
Agri View: What is Your Favorite Vegetable?
…live. String beans, butter beans, peas,and leafy vegetables. Rice is a grain, but it is classified as a vegetable. Where you live? Broccoli is well below leafy vegetables where I…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Sacramento County
…in the past. Originating in Asia, the Oriental fruit fly is known to attack over 230 kinds of fruits and vegetables including different types of citrus, walnuts, prunes, tomatoes, and…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…California industries — some of which lead the nation in production– including nuts, stone fruits and dairy made sure the state didn’t get overlooked. Perdue reasoned with folks around the…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
…before the temperatures really plummet. Winter gardens need to be heavily composed of cruciferous vegetables, such as bok choy, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Root vegetables, like carrots, beets,…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…and Resource Economics. When nuts and fruits are diverted back into the remaining markets for their crops, Sumner and co-author Tristan M. Hanon, a UC Davis graduate student researcher, expect…
Farm Export Prices Post Large Declines in July
…primary contributor to the decline in agricultural prices. Meanwhile, export prices for corn, wheat, fruits, and nuts also decreased in July. The notable change in July can be attributed to…
Celebrating National Filet Mignon Day
…or zinfandel. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: (lower left) By Naotake Murayama from San Francisco, CA, USA – Filet mignon wrapped with bacon with assorted vegetables, CC BY 2.0, Link…
When to Harvest Meyer Lemons
…fruits salads. Meyer Lemons also make wonderfully floral delicious Lemonade. Refreshing and easy Meyer lemon sorbet or Marmalade. They are also great when sprinkled on baked veggies and fish. I’m…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…company that produces French fries, frozen vegetables, fertilizer, turf grass seed and other products. Scientists over the years have modified the genetics of soybeans, corn, canola and other crop plants…
Chinese Import Tariffs May Climb Higher
…cover a wide selection of Chinese imports, including fruits, vegetables, garlic, and more. On June 18th, President Trump directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to identify another $200 billion worth…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…of grants to encourage the purchase of fruits and vegetables. A total of 24 grants totaling $21 million will assist participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase…
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
A number of exhibitors from (PMA) Foodservice Conference and Expo held July 28-29 in Monterey, California, did their part to fight back against hunger by donating fresh fruits and vegetables…
Celebrating National Peach Month
…is known for bringing us some of the greatest and most delicious fruits and vegetables. The month of August is no exception. This month we celebrate the Peach. The fuzzy…