…focus on the logistics and economics of non-conventional drying methods. “Since we are looking at the possibility of alternative harvesting, we don’t want the almonds to touch the ground. To…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
…the process of being developed,” Kaplan noted. “The cure can’t be worse than the problem and we don’t want to recommend something that’s so cost-prohibitive that by adopting those practices…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…retain medicinal properties and also preserves their flavor. They don’t taste like roses, but instead have a bright-yet-earthy taste, somewhere between flowers and citrus. Although these can be dried whole,…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
…getting products from the farm to the table. “I don’t think that people realize the effort it takes to get a raw product to some sort of a commodity that…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
The best indoor plants that don’t require a lot of light. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many house plants will thrive with little light. In your home…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
…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…