…soil profile where it needs to work in that top layer.” The most cost-effective method for activating a preemergent herbicide is going to come from a rain event. With the…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…implementing on-farm soil health practices like planting cover crops, reducing tillage and more carefully managing crop residue,” said National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross. “This new rule gives the…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…planted 34,000 acres of bee pasture through Project Apis m.’s Seeds for Bees program.5 Beyond the benefits to pollinators, these plantings also help farmers improve soil health, water infiltration and…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…need to make the necessary soil preparations taking into account the history of the site and any issues with soil-borne pathogens. Each step in the process helps to secure a…
Adding a Beautiful Rock Garden to Your Yard
…creations to faux dried river beds to rustic mounds of stones, soil, and plants. It all depends on your preferences and the amount of space (and rock) you have to…
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
…with a lot of soil after excavating, and there are a few ways to use that earth. One way is to make berms on the downside of the garden. A…
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
…sand and compost to loosen the soil condition. If you’re growing peanuts inside, you can use a large 4-inch-deep plastic bowl. Fill the bowl with moist potting soil. Shell at…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…systems,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “BIFS practices have been found to reduce pesticide use, including chlorpyrifos and other organophosphate insecticides; improve soil fertility; decrease erosion…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…against diseases. It can be applied to the soil via drip irrigation or by foliar application. Depending on the application method, it can provide control of powdery mildew, anthracnose, target…
How to Overwinter Perennials in Containers
…the plants are in dormancy, they don’t need light for photosynthesis, but you do need to check to make sure the soil doesn’t become too dry. At the same time,…
Add a Splash of Color to Your Winter Garden
…along and form dense colonies among other acid-loving plants like mountain laurels and rhododendrons. Wintergreen plants don’t need a nutrient-rich soil, but they do appreciate good drainage. If growing indoors,…
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…soil (though you will want to make sure you have leaves sticking out of the soil). Make sure that you remove all the leaves and branches below the soil line….
Caring for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants
…for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants What started as a project months ago with just a container, some seeds, and potting soil is now becoming a full blown harvest. Your plants…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-24-19
…year 2020 appropriation bill, details on why precision is important when managing soil ecosystems and the almond industry’s take on the holiday season. Tune in to the show for these…