…great starting point. Preparing the soil outdoors for the spring harvests is also important for the months ahead. It’s crucial to have healthy soil for robust growth. Now is a…
UC Nitrogen Management Course Available Through December 31
…covers soil nitrogen cycling, environmental impacts, plant nitrogen utilization, irrigation and nitrogen management, and California cropping systems. The course will close to new students on January 1 and four discussion…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-13-20
…and ash have lingering effects on produce or soil and new ranch water quality planning tools made available for producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-13-20
…and ash have lingering effects on produce or soil and new ranch water quality planning tools made available for producers. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…Farm Bill which required NRCS to make necessary changes. The National Conservation Practice Standards include 58 practices that have been changed in some fashion since August. NRCS was charged with…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-11-20
…newly developed soil that can pull water from the air, and ag organizations show their support for Congressman Jim Costa and his potential seat as the House Ag Committee Chair….
Newly Developed Soil Can Pull Water from the Air
…soils, the gels can increase water availability for long periods, thus allowing plants to grow in otherwise dry conditions. Listen to the radio report below. Newly Developed Soil Can Pull…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-11-20
…newly developed soil that can pull water from the air, and ag organizations show their support for Congressman Jim Costa and his potential seat as the House Ag Committee Chair….
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) selected the recipients of funding support as part of the WaterSMART Initiative. NRCS selected 31 priority areas to receive a…
Tool to Quantify Soil Health Benefits Available from AFT
A new tool kit that can help to quantify soil health benefits is being made available to industry members. American Farmland Trust (AFT) has launched online access to the methods…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
…growth in cooler areas, consider laying black plastic over the soil. Just be careful not to let the soil get so hot that beneficial soil bacteria are killed. For improved…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
…later and later each day until you are confident they have adapted. Before transplanting, make sure the soil temperature is warm enough, usually around 65°F. Transplanting can stress a plant…
Get Started Growing Your Very Own Bell Peppers
…seedling heat mat, will also help since soil needs to be around 80°F for seeds to germinate. If soil is warm enough, germination should occur within ten days. Once seeds…