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Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter

Dan October 2, 2019 Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

With winter rapidly approaching, it is time to think about stocking up the food cellar. What better way than with fruits and vegetables from the garden. Cathy Isom has some tips for you about storing fruits and vegetables properly for winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some fruits and vegetables, when stowed away properly, can last for …

New Legislation Extends Farm Bill and Provides Aid
In one of the last acts of the 118th Congress, lawmakers passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the U.S. government that includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, aid for those impacted by natural disasters and economic assistance for farmers. The CR (American Relief Act, 2025) passed the U.S. House Dec. 20 in […]
Rats Wreak Havoc in California Orchards
Rodents, particularly rats, have wreaked havoc in California orchards and vineyards this year. Some growers have reported yield losses, damage to trees and destruction of irrigation lines, electrical wiring and other infrastructure. Farmers face soaring costs to replace what has been destroyed or damaged, but also to control populations of the pests. The rodent problem […]

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