…control invasive pests and noxious weeds on Tribal lands; Phytophthora ramorum and related species: $1,772,429 in 16 states and nationally for survey, diagnostics, mitigation, probability modeling, genetic analysis, and outreach;…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
…weeds and weed seeds. The food supply attracted roof rats away from urban environments out to farms where they were able to quickly reproduce. Roof rat damage is being reported…
Study Finds Breakthrough in Glyphosate Resistance Research
Kansas State University researchers have discovered how weeds develop resistance to glyphosate, which researchers say could have broad future implications in agriculture. Researchers say they found how weeds have evolved…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…weeds, pests and environmental damage. A Syngenta spokesperson says the acquisition will help the company “further develop farm management and crop decision-making tools.” FarmShots will integrate into Syngenta’s AgriEdge Excelsior…
Mulch Plants for Your Garden
…nitrogen no less, and is easy to remove when it’s time to plant something. Though considered weeds in lawns, clover in garden is respected for preventing weeds. I’m Cathy Isom……
Other Uses for Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
…favorably – especially when mixed with the soil at planting time. The use of fresh coffee grounds are thought to suppress weeds too. Sprinkling dry, fresh grounds around plants (and…
Almond Matters: Extending Almond Bloom
…other thing the dry weather has created is it does create a delay in the emergence of a lot of the winter annual weeds.” Listen to the interview below….
Almond Matters: Developing A Young Orchard
…“What a lot of people focus on are pests or weeds, but the reality is we need to focus on water and making sure that we’re applying the proper amount…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
…partnerships with organizations such as the Fire-Adapted Communities Coalition and The Nature Conservancy; Improved 1.33 million acres of wildlife habitat, and treated over 73,600 acres for noxious weeds and invasive…
Celebrating National Poinsettia Day
…The young girl gathered weeds from alongside the road and placed them in the manger. Miraculously the weeds bloomed into beautiful red stars. The poinsettia first came to This Land…
Credits Approved for Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
…is a free event and ranchers are encouraged to bring weeds from their property to have them identified by a botanist. Several rangeland weed topics will be discussed including practices…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Preemergents
Courtesy: UCANR In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, fall rains are on their way and weeds won’t be far behind. “Fleabane and marestail are two of the…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to bring safer, more effective pest management approaches to farms and communities. “Insects, weeds,…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
…Pat Clay said as most producers know, weed management starts now. “As a reminder, because everyone knows quite well, weeds are going to sap resources. They compete for water, nutrients,…