…handling during harvest and packaging. It is expected that this berry will perform well for growers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States and adjacent areas. ‘Keepsake’ primarily fruits with…
Tips for When it’s Time to Harvest Your Yams
In this, the third part of her series, Cathy Isom reviews some tips for when it’s time to harvest yams. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tips for When…
Common Problems and Solutions for Growing Yams
…growth. Aphids spread this virus, so keep them under control. Otherwise, you can lose up to 50 percent of your yam harvest. Another problem is dry rot disease. This disease…
South Korea Presents Big Opportunity for California Rice
Along with a strong finish to harvest, California rice growers also received some good news with increasing access into the South Korean market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reporting that under…
Growing One of Your Favorite Holiday Vegetables
…in size. The best thing about yams is that they require little attention once you plant them, and you’ll still be rewarded with a bountiful and tasty harvest. If you…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…how we can boost sustainability for growers and the planet,” said Antle. After lunch, there will be a screening of the documentary The Last Harvest, which highlights issues related to…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
The season got off to a rough start earlier in the year, however, it appears that growers were able to overcome the obstacles for a successful rice harvest. Many growers…
Latest Romaine Recall Expands Over E. coli Concerns
…wraps that include romaine lettuce from the Salinas area. “Most romaine lettuce products at retail are labeled with a harvest location showing where they were grown. CDC and the FDA…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…prices remain so stable despite volatility in the farm economy this year and severe weather hampering planting and harvest,” Newton added. The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
…From harvesting to actually pelletizing and packaging, we can do it in no longer than 24 hours,” Parnagian explained. The process of hop production in the Central Valley is similar…
Double Food Harvest Growing Sweet Potato Vines
Cathy Isom fills you in on why you should be growing sweet potato vines for a double food harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Double Food Harvest…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…has been developing. California rules state that testing must be performed within 30 days of harvest, whereas federal regulations call for testing within 15 days. “The big thing to watch…
New Lighting Requirements for Agriculture Arriving by Next Harvest
…scenario, this standard takes effect July 1 of next year, so this is our reality next harvest.” The lighting requirements define nighttime hours as the time between when the sun…
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
…and vegetables retain large amounts of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Sun-dried produce can be stored for use in soups, cereals, and trail mixes. Your sun-dried harvest doesn’t contain preservatives or…