California strawberry production continues to progress despite many areas of the community slowing down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agriculture has been deemed an essential industry, allowing workers to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-25-20
…the coronavirus may have played a role. Also, hear what a registered dietician says about the “Dirty Dozen” list, and get an update on the strawberry industry. Tune in to…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…that can be canned. Beets Chutney Garlic Pearl Onions Peas Pickled Radishes Asparagus Strawberry Jam The rules for canning in the spring will be the same as they are when…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-13-20
…up livestock feed could reduce emission levels, potentials in the U.S. China phase one trade agreement and a study that suggests a strong strawberry production for the 2020 season. Tune…
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
The latest Acreage Survey from the California Strawberry Commission is projecting 2020 to be a strong year for strawberry production. The California Strawberry Acreage Survey shows that a total of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-16-19
…feed, the details on the U.S. China phase one trade deal, and a new strawberry variety. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
…interests on the Canada trade mission including the California Prune Board, Simonian Fruit Company, the California Strawberry Commission, the Raisin Administrative Committee, and the California Pear Advisory Board. McKinney noted…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…website. Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers UC Davis Warrior strawberry variety is one of the five new strawberry varieties from the Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of…
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
Strawberry plants in a terracotta pot In todays program, Cathy Isom has several great ideas about some things you can use as strawberry planters. That’s coming up on This Land…
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
…familiar, and easy to find. Such as the leaves of wild raspberries and blackberries. Wild Blackberries Strawberries also occur in the wild. They have one lookalike, the “false” strawberry, which…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…keep the populations down during the cold months of the winter.” Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…new IPM model was recently published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management and was also highlighted during a presentation at the annual UC Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…