…will be economically and environmentally costly to California – a fifth generation of navel orangeworm, the most destructive pest of almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Navel orangeworm (NOW) will be more…
The Many Varieties of a Crunchy and Tasty Fruit
…you need to start seeds indoors. There are many different types of sweet bell peppers to grow. The yellow Canary Bell. Big Red. Vibrant orange Coral bell. California Wonder which…
First Citrus Forecast Low, Just Slightly for CA
…was disappointing for all orange production. Florida’s all-orange crop forecast was 57 million boxes; that’s down 15 percent from the 67.3 million boxes produced last season. California’s estimations dropped only slightly. All orange…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
…potato varieties, the Housing for the Harvest Program created for farm workers during COVID, and get a look at USDA’s optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. Tune in to the…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s California Navel Orange Objective Measurement forecasts 84 million boxes from the golden…
Fill Your Garden with These Native Plants This Fall
…culprit). Lemon Queen is the perennial sunflower that produces gorgeous creamy-yellow blooms. Part of a big group of native plants in the daisy family, helenium offers cheery yellow, orange, or…
Colorful Container Gardening Ideas for Your Fall Garden
…that are colorful, textural, and can take a little frost. And, they will be dependable anchors for fall pots. Try Purple Lacinato kale, orange sedge, Sundance Mexican orange blossom, Sorbet…
Container Gardening Ideas to Liven Things Up this Fall
…beautiful Halloween-inspired container could consist of Silver Sage, Frosted Curls’ sedge, black pansies and long lasting ornamental orange hot peppers. When choosing your container, consider a brightly colored pot to…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…next three years. Through the BIFS grant, the team aims to expand low-risk pest control practices in addressing pests such as coddling moth and navel orangeworm. Chlorpyrifos, which has typically…
Best Late Season Tomato Varieties to Grow
…the beginning of the gardening season, right along with your main season tomatoes. They need plenty of time to mature. These varieties are Amana Orange, Big Rainbow, Brandywine, Cherokee Purple,…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy as Harvest Approaches
…couple different factors that can play into keeping the trees healthy,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “Navel orangeworm, hull rot, and then the ants are…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed
…Sugar 2 C Orange Juice Listen to Albert prepare Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit:…
The Best Varieties of Squash to Grow in Your Garden
…kind of like a small watermelon and should be plucked when they’re about the size of a baseball. Patty pan, also called Sunburst, Button or pattypan squash, comes in orange,…
Plants that Thrive in Your Garden, No Matter What
…most reliable perennials you can grow. The plants produce large quantities of yellow, orange, pink, white, red, or bicolored blooms. Add a burst of color to your late summer and…