The Department of Commerce recently announced that the U.S. will be withdrawing from the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross indicated in a statement…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…longer growing period, so February is the perfect time to start tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants from seed indoors. But they will require a grow light. If you’re planting potatoes this…
Slight Broomrape Resurgence Over Last Decade
…it especially likes tomatoes and eggplant. There has been a resurgence of the parasitic weed over the last decade, headlined by the Egyptian broomrape variety being found in North America for…
Veggies for Raised Garden Beds
…them grow happily all season long. Other veggies, like tomatoes, cucumbers, and leeks all love being in raised garden beds. So do zucchini, beets, melons, radishes and potatoes. Raised beds…
Exploring Varieties of Tomatoes
Cathy Isom has us exploring the many varieties of the most popular vegetable in the world. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Exploring Varieties of Tomatoes Tomatoes are…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
…two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown across the state. California’s top producing commodities include dairy products, grapes, almonds, strawberries, cattle and calves, lettuce, walnuts tomatoes, and pistachios….
Plan the Perfect Canning Garden
…small, and pick one or two crops that are your favorites. Tomatoes and green beans are the most commonly canned items, but cucumbers, carrots, and corn are also popular and…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…percent, which is a huge jump. That’s good for carbon sequestration and the overall health of the soil.” Simmons said they have field trials going on lettuce, tomatoes, and many…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…the destructive and invasive Asian longhorned beetle along with other sap beetles that are pests of sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries and other fruit and vegetable crops. Source: Agricultural Research Service…
Purple Veggies to Consider Growing
…showy flowers. Purple tomatoes. There are quite a few, including one that has a balanced flavor that’s sweet, acidic, savory, even smoky. Purple carrots. They’re sweet and retain their color…
Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long
…year long. Onions and garlic also do well as indoor plants and don’t require a whole lot of attention. Same for tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, microgreens and sprouts. Before you know…
Celebrating National Pepper Month
…Peppers can be enjoyed plain as a healthy snack, or as additions to sweet and salty meals. They’re related to chili peppers, tomatoes, and breadfruit. Pepper comes in a variety…
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…outdoor garden. They can easily be grown indoors. Such as carrots, beets, onions, garlic, herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, and avocados, and much, much more. All that’s needed…
Celebrating National Taco Day
…soft shell – and stuffed with so many delicious ingredients. Many of those taco offerings include vegetables you may be growing in your own garden. Tomatoes, peppers, garlic, lettuce, cabbage,…