…organizations and companies that have these innovative products and they don’t know exactly how to outreach to our local grape growing community. So, we figured what better way than to…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…plants out well, don’t overwater them, and clear out debris from soil level. For example, rake and sweep away fallen leaves. If your plants do get powdery, there are some…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
…may be some language that could be updated, but I don’t think there’s going to be a larger revision after the one we see at the end of January.” The…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…humidity to germinate. As a result, you can thwart their efforts by reducing humidity. Water at soil level rather than from overhead, so you don’t drench their leaves. Additionally, make…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…tomatillos, and more. You’ll recognize this infection by the bullseye-like dark rings that appear on the plants’ leaves. If you don’t catch and treat this disease early, the infection will…
Ground Cover that Stays Green in the Winter
…holly with glossy, yellow-green foliage that stays colorful all year. White Album euonymus covers the ground with mounds of low-growing, evergreen leaves all winter. Groundcovers don’t just provide color and interest…
Industry Input Encouraged for Shifting Animal Biotech Oversight to USDA
…don’t think that the approach of regulating them as animal drugs ever made a lot of scientific sense,” said Alison Van Eenennaam, Cooperative Extension Specialist in Animal Genomics and Biotechnology…
What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden
…a bigger impression by sticking with different versions of the same color. Most importantly, don’t forget about our favorite garden friends. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators will flock to your…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
…buying grapes and investing in supply if they don’t know whether or not this deal will be fully authorized,” he said. The conclusion to the deal excludes two of the original…
Unique Berry that Tastes Like a Baked Apple
…and spreading underground. One of the reasons cloudberries aren’t sold commercially is that they are easy to damage and don’t transport well. Cloudberries are edible straight off the plant or…
Recycling Tips for Your Christmas Tree
…your trees, so they don’t end up in the landfill. Cut off the branches and use them for protection around plants. When the tree starts to get brittle, chip it into…
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
…soil fumigants. We don’t necessarily disagree with that,” said Ruben Arroyo, Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. “We did disagree with how this was going to be implemented, whether it was going…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
…growth. Tangerine trees need a minimum of six to eight hours of sunlight per day. Growing Tangerines in a container is possible, don’t go too overboard and grab the largest…
Making Preparations for Expiration of Ag Milage Extension of ARB Truck Rule
…of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa explained that many farmers are working to replace their trucks now ahead of the compliance date. “They don’t want to have…