…and prickly lettuce along with fleabane and marestail. Seedlings are starting to pop,” Burkdoll noted. “Just yesterday I was out walking around, and I saw a couple different fields where…
Fruits and Veggies You Should Never Store Together
…Mangos, Pears, Strawberries and tomatoes, and potatoes. Ethylene sensitive produce include: asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, and lettuce & leafy greens. Knowing the difference between Ethylene producers and…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
…of E. coli outbreaks originating from California lettuce production. FDA has been working to address the issue in recent years. A report was published earlier in the year with findings…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…Advisors. The first workshop will cover topics which include drip irrigation in low desert cropping systems, new training resources for organic farming and pest management, and fusarium wilt of lettuce…
Time to Consider Growing Your Own Vegetables
…designing a garden to choosing what we want to grow. And, even though we are heading into the colder months, that shouldn’t stop us. Lettuce, arugula, and cabbages are a…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
A major romaine lettuce producer recalls product out of an abundance of caution. A random sample for E. coli contamination turned up positive on romaine lettuce in a Michigan Walmart. The product…
Fruits and Vegetables Easy to Grow in Your Garden
Some fruits and veggies that are easy to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lettuce, herb plants and onions in vegetable garden. By Ann…
Week in Review: Fires May Help Winegrape Oversupply and The Latest Citrus Forecast
…Canadian officials to address the latest rules implemented on romaine lettuce coming from the Salinas Valley. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive all of the week’s top agricultural news stories….
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…Canada is a major outlet for American leafy greens, importing $333 million worth of romaine lettuce in 2018. Salinas Valley growers are not the only ones concerned about the new…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…at enhancing food safety. Romaine lettuce grown outside the Salinas Valley will need be accompanied by documentation of such before exporting to Canada. For lettuce destined for Canada grown in…
Planting Now for Fresh Food on the Thanksgiving Table
…seed packet so that the crops are maturing right around this date. Now, here’s what can be can be grown for Thanksgiving harvests. Arugula, Radishes, Beets, Lettuce, Bok Choy, Salad…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
…the duration of that crops growing season,” said Marklein. California crop production for vegetables such as broccoli and lettuce may actually benefit from warmer temperatures according to the study. Weather…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
…In the northern reaches of the South, its time to plant fall vegetable crops. Sow seeds of greens, like lettuce, spinach, mustard, and turnips, along with beets and English peas….
Preventing Rabbits from Making a Meal of Your Garden
…can protect tender winter-grown lettuce from hungry rabbits. Be sure to clear debris around your property, and especially near your garden, to discourage rabbits from making a home in your…