…the Annual Acreage Report, Mercaris today released its new Organic Farm Heat Map, which highlights the density and distribution of U.S. organic ag operations and logistics. “Reliable analysis about the…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…showcasing ongoing research projects across California. The final day of the conference will feature presentations on soil and salinity management, along with irrigation design and maintenance. Listen to the report…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…source for farmers while providing new ways for them to improve their soil. Indigo Ag is a technology company that looks for creative solutions to a variety of ag issues….
Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding
…aid in strong and healthy plant growth. Rather than solely using a soil-absorbed plant feed, foliar feeding focuses on a plant’s leaves. This is carried out using a sprayer and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-03-19
…benefits of healthy soil practices, agriculture land values that are continuing to rise and details on Kern County growing nearly half of California’s registered hemp acreage. Tune in to the…
Using Water Troughs for a Garden
…for areas that have poor soil, and, easier to weed and tend to get fewer weeds. Pinterest Some of the disadvantages: they’re heavy after you fill them with soil, the…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…supplements, seeding pastures with legumes to add nitrogen to the soil, applying low levels of fertilizer, stimulating new grass growth with prescribed burning and adjusting stocking rates in response to…
Growing Big, Red, Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes
…slower to grow and mature. Tomatoes are notoriously thirsty, so you’ll need to water them regularly. Try to keep the soil evenly moist. This prevents diseases such as blossom end…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…most growers see ants as pests,” said Madison Sankovitz, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Riverside. “My research is mainly centered around examining how ants are beneficial to soil and soil ecosystems.”…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…infection over a wet winter. Soil applied nitrogen, especially after September, is vulnerable to leaching because of limited root activity. Soil applied potassium (K) should be banded in the fall….
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…supported planting of cover crops on fields where farmers were not able to plant because of their benefits in preventing soil erosion, protecting water quality and boosting soil health. The…
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
…eggshells, or other mediums to hold the seeds during germination. There are four germination methods, figure out which one works best for you. Whether its in soil, using the submersion…
Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes
…the amount of soil moisture in the area and having minimal disease pressure. Despite a positive growing season thus far, there may be some issues when it comes to pricing….
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…well if you sow the seeds during the spring, while the soil remains cool. To harvest in the fall, you would plant another crop during late summer. This type of…