…your fingers, and if you see a deep maroon or purple-ish stain, your plants are ready for harvest. Never harvest more than 4-6 inches from the main stem of a…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…before the harvest of crops. All LGMA members are audited by certified government officials several times a year to ensure that all the required practices are being followed. The adoption of…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…have been significantly affected by foreign tariffs, resulting in the loss of traditional exports. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) extended the deadline because heavy rainfall and snowfall have delayed harvests…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…control ACP, and during harvest, Baythroid® XL helps protect against ACP, citrus thrips and katydids. Protecting the California Citrus Industry Bayer has partnered with California Citrus Mutual (CCM) to help…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…as they work towards producing an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop. These four key areas – water use, harvest dust reduction, environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste – ladder…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
…sure you get those mummy nuts out of there,” Lopez noted. “The other thing that goes with it, in terms of physical activity, is harvesting early where you can. So,…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
…were also several other concerns that were addressed during the trip. “Other issues that were talked about were farmworker housing, of course water, the continuing increase in wages,” said Bitter. “Very…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
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Growing Your Own Lettuce
…the temperatures begin to rise, stop planting lettuce because most lettuce varieties take 30-60 days until they’re ready to be harvested. Lettuce does prefer to be grown in full sun. …
Lemongrass, an Incredibly Easy-to-Grow Herb
…for your home herb garden. Once you have a Lemongrass plant, you can continue to harvest it for years to come. The process is easy—even for beginners—and you don’t need…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…the availability of $1.8 million for the Cochran Fellowship Program. TITLE IV – Nutrition Programs Simplified Homeless Housing Costs: On February 8, 2019, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued an informational…
A Vegetable with a Crunchy, Peppery Zing
…ready to harvest so quickly you can plant for a continuous harvest that lasts all summer long. There are also many varieties, but the Cherry Belle are highly recommended for…
How to Harvest Your Homegrown Dill
Cathy Isom continues her series on dill with these tips about how to harvest your very own homegrown dill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Harvest…