…to throw someone, or rear up and flail around. Horses especially don’t like it when people approach from behind. Even the friendliest horses have been known to cause serious bodily…
Almond Update: Tips for Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
…Devol explained that optimizing irrigation systems begins at the pump. Having a distribution uniformity test done can help identify issues that need addressing and allow producers to develop a maintenance…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…also saw record-setting export levels. “Outstanding results like last year’s record-setting $7.75 billion in U.S. dairy exports don’t happen overnight,” said Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy…
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…years past. “On a typical year we don’t get enough chilling hours, but the fog actually acts as an artificial chiller – and it’s staying foggy. Some days it’s been…
Raspberries, One of the Juiciest Fruits of the Summer to Grow
…once they’re established, you don’t have to worry about replanting them each year. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Raspberries, One of the Juiciest Fruits of…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
…has been working on several registration-related items in the pesticides office dealing with dicamba, glyphosate, chlorpyrifos, and the triazine herbicides but we don’t think that EPA is sufficiently engaged with…
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Talks with AgNet Media on Funding for Bridge Repairs
…that is dedicated to so-called off-system bridges, the ones that don’t routinely have federal support. And, we’re going to work with local communities, including fully funding then, where historically there…
Dealing with a Dreaded Weed Harmful to Pets and Livestock
…reproducing. Don’t let the plant flower or go to seed. Remove any seedlings by pulling them up, tilling them, or burning them – whatever it takes. Listen to Cathy Isom’s…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
…as to how to effectively track NOW populations using traps when mating disruption has been deployed in the orchard. “If you don’t have a PPO or a Peterson trap in…
Tips for Storing Produce in a Root Cellar
…you put it into storage? What variety was it? Early-maturing crops generally don’t store as long as late-maturing ones, for the most part. Not only that, but for some fruits…
Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic
…you like the flavor of butternut syrup but don’t want to tap an endangered tree is the heartnut. Other notable trees to tap for syrup include: Sycamore, Linden, Ironwood, Hickory,…
Getting Rid of Little Pests that Cause Big Problems Naturally
…plant in just one night. If you don’t want to use harsh chemicals to get rid of these pests, some natural methods work just as well. One example is introducing…
Growing One of the Sweetest Fruits that’s Almost Like Candy
Growing one of the sweetest fruits that is almost like candy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Yulia Matvienko on Unsplash Even if you don’t love…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
…No. 1 killer of citrus. The soil needs to dry out between deep watering’s. A Moisture Meter can come in handy for this. Don’t use a pot that’s too big…