…showcase the health benefits of pistachios and improve marketing strategies at the retail level. Global demand will have a strong impact on U.S. pistachios, as the industry is heavily reliant…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…with an area specifically designed for agtech innovations. Discussion topics will include soil management, advances in agricultural technology, and controlled environment agriculture. “Our partnership with Western Growers is providing OGS…
Suggestions for Squeezing a Garden onto a Small Deck or Patio
…fill with soil or small plastic pots in each pocket. A vertical crate garden using cedar boxes and secured to a wall will create a beautiful garden and an art…
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
…or using do it yourself traps. The smell of dead Japanese beetles acts also acts as a repellent to Japanese beetles. Soil dwelling nematodes are naturally occurring predators that hunt…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…programs. “Broadband internet is the new electricity. It is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected,” Agriculture Secretary…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…practices to improve soil health and integrated pest management systems. Geetika Joshi from the California Department of Food and Agriculture went over the components of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP)….
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
…are grown in. If you prefer one color over the other, acidic soil with a pH below 6.0 will promote blue blooms, while alkaline soil, with a pH above 6.0,…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…“Although we still have CDC coronavirus related health precautions in place for the safety of our customers and employees, we strongly encourage you to call the nearest office and schedule…
Onion Diseases You May Encounter, and Dealing with Them
…try to prevent it by starting seeds in a soil-less starting medium, such as perlite or vermiculite and coconut coir. As far as onion diseases go, Onion White Rot is…
Preventing Serious Health Issues from Chicken Coop Dust
How chicken coop dust could be harmful to your health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Andy M. from Pixabay Chicken coop dust, also known as…
A Few Common Composting Mistakes You Need to Avoid
…landfills, and transforms into one of the best soil boosters you can add to your garden. Just mix air, water, and some kitchen scraps and yard trimmings, then wait. There…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…dietician. Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness goals with 1:1 and…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
…so that you can harvest after a year. Sugar Cane can also be planted in containers. Use a nutrient-laden soil with lots of nitrogen and phosphorus. Keep the soil consistently moist…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…Roots allowed to stay in standing water will rot. Pour water over the soil until you see water running out of the bottom of the pot. Check the soil in your…