…water projects across the state, and soil health case studies that provide growers with valuable insight. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
…has high boron in the soil, high boron in the groundwater, and if you get surface water, there is usually high boron in that as well,” she said. She and…
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
The installation of a livestock pipeline can help producers realize the full potential of their grazeland. George McClelland of Petaluma worked with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to help…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and are designed to improve soil health, sequester carbon and help reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). The on-farm projects will collect data and showcase conservation management…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad
…in the soil, they can work in synergy with other products that are already part of your pest control system. Listen to the episode with Dr. David Shapiro. ‘Making Sense…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
Fall Veggies You Should Plant in Your Garden Right Now
…spring because the seed stays cooler and the soil around the seed remains moist longer. Be sure to water more frequently so seeds are not allowed to dry. Be careful…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
Producers can help to maximize the efficiency of their grazing practices and help improve environmental conditions by adopting a prescribed grazing approach. California NRCS Area Rangeland Management Specialist, Madeline Milner…
How to Grow Zucchini in Containers Successfully
…gallon sized container is ideal. Keep the soil moist with a spray bottle and within 7 days the seeds should germinate and your new zucchini will be well on its…
Make Sure Your Quick-Growing Plants will Crop Up Successfully
…mix. Avoid any unwanted nasties by using only clean seed raising pots and garden tools. Use heat pads to maintain a constant 70ºF soil while germinating and when growing.Don’t apply fertilizer until…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…‘Forest Stand Improvement’ episode of NRCS’s Conservation at Work video series. Mariposa County District Conservationist Robyn Smith said it’s true and among other issues can lead to unhealthy conditions and…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…said Dara. “We have multiple speakers talking about different topics related to climate change, soil management, using fumigation alternatives, weed management, and looking at new or developing diseases, and using…
Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening
…they can cascade from. The philodendron, a tropical plant, likes humidity and sunlight. Keep soil consistently moist, only watering when the top inch of the soil is dry. Listen to…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
…and plunge the box into the soil and leave it to fully decompose. Make sure the kitchen waste is sufficiently buried to deter any rodents! Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…