…when the plants set their first fruits, and in the summer when there is a heavy set of fruits. Since eggplants are made up of a lot of water, be…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-24-21
…a study finding genetics rather than the environment are the source of THC in hemp, and year after year water shortages shaping planting trends. Tune in to the show for…
Problems and Solutions When Growing Artichokes
…excess moisture and humidity by watering selectively. Artichoke is also susceptible to a host of leaf sucking insects including aphids. While a strong burst of water from a hose might…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…aims to increase soil health, protect water quality, and enhance conservation approaches on farms. Major food and agriculture companies such as General Mills, Bayer, Walmart, Cargill, Corteva, Pepsico, and even…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. A grant of nearly $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be used to evaluate potential…
Growing a Unique and Tasty Veggie that Chefs Love
…are filled with water on the ice plant. The leaves and stems can be eaten raw and added to salads for a salty crunch. Use the leaves as you would…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-18-21
…using water stress uniformity to get walnut trees through drought and how the rising global income levels help to keep demand strong for California ag products. Tune in to the…
Tasty, Leafy Green That’s as Fun to Grow as it is to Eat
…bolting in the hot weather. While it can survive a bit of drought, it will be healthier and more flavorful if you water it consistently. The young, tender leaves are…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…and therefore almond products, like milk, demonized because the crop requires a lot of water. Then again, cows have been thrown under the bus for their contribution to climate change….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-17-21
…how collaboration is helping to guide the development of robotic harvesters in strawberries, and questions of authority are surfacing regarding the water board’s emergency curtailment. Tune in to the show…
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Webinar Happening Next Week
…over the impact of biostimulants on strawberry yield and nitrogen uptake, strategies for minimizing pesticides, nutrients, and sediments in surface water, along with an overview of groundwater basin conditions. Water…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…to continue to advance some of the programs and technologies that are already helping to address water issues. Bettencourt noted that there is already an array of water sustainability projects…
Growing a Tasty Treat Known to Resist Many Pests and Diseases
…of three and space those clusters out to 18 inches apart. Water well, wetting the soil down to an inch. There are a lot of plants that grow well with…
LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement
…So, looking at whatever factors might be a potential risk to a lettuce or leafy greens crops whether its animal proximity, its water runoff, its high winds or weather events,…