…familiarity may play a role in seaweed’s popularity. The micro-algae is a part of many diets around the world and provides health benefits for humans. Dara said it’s also well…
What to Plant and More Importantly What Not to Plant Right Now
What to plant now, and more importantly what not to plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Seeds germinate based on the soil temperature at the seed level. If…
Improved Soil-Moisture Data Tool Available to Farmers
Farmers now have access to another resource for acquiring soil moisture data. Improved soil-moisture information is now available through to a tool developed by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in…
Filling Wet Soggy Spots with Beautiful Landscape
…Getting its name from the distinct shape of the individual blossoms, Turtlehead is an adaptable plant that can thrive in soggy soil but can also tolerate drought. Striking, glossy black…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
…highlighting food fluorescence and soil erosion. There is also an interactive map that shows what types of ARS research is currently being conducted. The online resource also has a “20…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…of the tastiest tomatoes when it’s harvest time. For healthy plants and soil, use organic fertilizer and compost every week to keep plants supplied with nutrients. Remove damaged plants and any…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
…will further those efforts in supporting a variety of conservation and restoration practices. Projects to limit soil disturbance, enhance proper grazing practices, and support prescribed fire efforts will all be…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…management strategies that include organic soil amendments and vegetation restoration on grazed lands proved to be successful in achieving emission reductions. Nearly 300 beef production systems were studied, including those…
Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease
…pruning. Often plants are infected in the nursery, and the disease develops later, after planting in the garden. Courtesy UF/IFAS Symptoms are a gradual decline in plant health, often associated…
Perennial Plant to Grow that Keeps on Giving and Giving
…and fiber. Many cultures have used chaya for hundreds of years and consider it a health booster, particularly for lowering blood glucose levels. It has also been used to treat…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…upscale current efforts and develop actionable applications for growers to increase pollinator-friendly habitat and ultimately pollinator health. The group was asked about more specifics on how the practices will be…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…agronomists, we found that 60 percent or so were still using pen and paper,” Brish explained to AgNet West. “The folks who are closest to the health and the progress…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
…Ag Department officials. When returning from international travel, declare all agricultural items, including soil, to U. S. Customs and Border Protection so they can ensure your items arrive pest-free. Don’t…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…in the soil acted as a vaccine for the plant by increasing its ability to fight off the disease. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program,…