…can stave off fungal diseases that attack when it gets hot and muggy. Plants that don’t need full sun may need some extra protection during the heat of the day….
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
…somebody who understands this, so when a situation does arise they’re able to know what it is they’re supposed to do so you don’t end up in trouble like this…
Farmworker Housing Construction Gets Easier in San Luis Obispo
…the actions taken by the county as a win. “Any time you work with the government you don’t want to look a gift horse in the mouth just because you…
Plants That Will Thrive in Dry Soil
Cathy Isom tells you about all the plants that will thrive in dry soil in today’s This Land of Ours. If your soil is dry, don’t despair. There are plenty…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…conventional counterparts are,” Seeley noted. “So, we don’t see those huge gaps, the disparity in pricing at retail that we used to see. I think that’s another reason why organics…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Law and Policy Clinic; Cambridge, MA Don Brown – Anchor Three Farm, Inc. (Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture 2015-2019); Yuma, CO Jamie Burr – Tyson Foods, Inc.; Farmington, AR Phillip H….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-17-20
…4-H and FFA students miss out if fairgrounds don’t get emergency funding, and learn about the modernization blueprint for USDA Forest Service. Tune in to the show for these news…
Potential Cap-and-Trade Overhaul Would Be Costly for Agriculture
…of the available allowances. Isom noted that a temporary decline in revenue is not reason enough to abandon the entire system. “They’re ignoring the fact that this is coming in…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…as the priority. The State says the new federal conclusions are not scientifically adequate and don’t do enough to protect species and the state’s interests. Those were the official positions,…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…from a $7 billion surplus to a $54 billion deficit, don’t bring anything new unless it’s related to COVID and start cutting’… the State Water Board is proposing to add…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…the time to spray. You don’t want to wait until you see whole leaves that are all stippled up with feeding and webbing; you’re way behind the eightball there,” said…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
Nothing will ruin a tomato crop plant than diseases like leaf spots and blights that can pop up and ruin your garden party. Don’t let these potential problems scare you…
Pet Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds
…used carefully. Even so-called environmentally friendly or natural herbicides are capable of injury if used improperly. Before you waste time, effort, and money on products that don’t work or that…
Heat-Tolerant Plants for Your Patio
If you don’t want the dog days of summer to turn your gorgeous container gardens into a crispy mess, try these plants that can take the heat all summer long….