…growers have encountered over the previous year. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that now is the time when producers have an opportunity to get ahead…
Beautiful Shrubs to Add Colorful Winter Interest to the Garden
…that bloom from late fall to early spring. The stunning appearance and sweet fragrance of Winter Daphne can snap you out of the winter doldrums. Plant it close to an…
Houseplants that May be Tough to Grow but Worth it
…of our favorites fall into the high-maintenance category, keeping them alive isn’t impossible. We’ve all killed a plant (or two, or three) in our lives. It happens. Even theoretically indestructible…
Cold Hardy Succulents to Plant for Year-Round Color
…of spring and fall. Red Carpet Sedum is a low-growing groundcover that sprawls in a thick mat of stems and leaves that turn burgundy in the fall and stay red…
Culinary Herb Must-Haves for Fall and Winter Gardens
…the cold weather. And, that can withstand nights that fall below freezing, falling dormant in the coldest months and reviving in the spring. The right time to add these new…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…is a new cool-season grass cover crop which differs from traditional cover crops in that it is perennial with a decadal lifespan, and it is dormant in the summer. Decision…
Paper Clover Campaign Raises $1.3 Million for 4-H
Tractor Supply Company announced its 2021 Fall Paper Clover Campaign raised a record-setting total of just over $1.3 million for 4-H youth around the country. Program contributions support 4-H members’…
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
…follow a seasonal pattern, building throughout the year until the fall, when retailers prepare to meet holiday demand. In 2021, the seasonal build-up was less pronounced than usual, and stock…
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
…pick fresh green beans through the fall. And in mild-winter areas, extend your harvest even longer. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Easy to Grow Nutritious,…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…(SCBGP) to support U.S. farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. Of the total funding support being provided, California has received $54.5 million for SCBGP projects in 2021….
Reasons to Leave Tree Removal to the Experts
…you can handle a tree-removal job on your own with a chain saw and ladder, there’s more to it than that. If the limbs fall down on the ladder, you…
Proper Steps to Safely Cut Down a Tree
…iStock Photo by Getty Images The key to cutting your tree down is to make sure that the cut is on the fall side. This means that the tree will…
Safety Cautions and Preparations for Tree Cutting and Felling
…area where you’ll be chopping down a big tree. Look for power lines, vehicles, or outbuildings. If it’s near a garden space – make sure the falling tree won’t destroy…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…was down due to a lack of water. Cropping decisions in areas with no surface water deliveries and restricted pumping caused many growers to prioritize permanent crops in lieu of…