Fruit
Wine producers across Italy have been battling extreme weather and an uptick in fungal diseases all season. The hit means France is set to reclaim its number-one wine-producing spot for the first time in almost a decade.
Meet this week’s Farm Family who have been growing generations of flavor in California’s California’s San Joaquin Valley.
A week after Hurricane Idalia tore across Florida and parts of the Southern-Atlantic Coast, we are learning more about how agricultural operations in its path were impacted by the storm, which reached a Category Three-level hurricane at its peak.
Fall is one of the best times of the year when it comes to seasonal produce! Save this list to have on hand for harvest season when you hit your local grocery store, farmers market, or CSA!
For this week’s Farm Family Friday, we head to California’s Central Valley to meet the Gillette Family. The family’s history of growing oranges dates back to the late 1800s—and it is incredible to see their passion for citrus is still strong.
From unexpected beginnings to vibrant community engagement, Schomaker Farms showcases the profound impact that can arise when a love for farming and a dedication to community meet.
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the storm could cause problems for several key crops grown in the Southwestern region, including parts of California and Arizona, along the storm’s path. It also carries risk for potential flash flooding and strong wind gusts as it travels north.
RFD-TV’s own Marlin Bohling proved he is more than “just Ken” with his yummy “BarBieQuacamole Taco Burgers.” Get the recipe here — it’s a 10!
The Mariani Family Fruit Company is combining its high-quality produce with its premier partial-hydration technology to bring the best possible product to the market.
Researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute have constructed the perfect watermelon—returning “lost” genes from the domesticated fruit’s wild relatives that improve both taste and resilience during the growing process.
Deerfield Farms currently grows over 30 varieties of heirloom tomatoes as well as cucumbers, basil, and microgreens.
Georgia’s peach farmers are calling it the “worst season in decades” after a late-March freeze caused them to suffer huge crop losses. It is a real challenge that U.S. Senator John Ossoff (D-GA) understands.