…affirm our intent to allow farmers and ranchers access to the tools needed to: increase productivity; reduce food loss and waste; protect soil, water and biodiversity; and produce safe, nutritious,…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…improve soil health and protect water quality include ecologically based pest management, cover cropping and establishing buffer strips. Efforts to increase and manage the habitat of pollinators and other beneficial…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…have roots at all. That means it does not take moisture and nutrients from the soil through a vascular system the way that all your fruits and vegetables do. Instead,…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…workshop. Other presentations will feature information on soil health and humics in organic production, as well as sulfur use in organic production and foliar application methods. Several hours of continuing…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…people who have their hands in the soil tending and caring for the earth.” Social media can be an easy way for farmers to advocate on behalf of the industry,…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
…of the soil in autumn or early spring, then place the plant in a partially sunny window or sunny garden spot, and keep the soil moist. The best part is…
Sterilize Your Soil to Control Bugs and Disease
…Soil to Control Bugs and Disease Learning how to sterilize soil may be the thing you need to make your garden thrive this year. Soil sterilization helps you kill…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…agricultural material. To be eligible, farmers have to use the material for soil incorporation or land application as an alternative to the burning of the material. Certain crop types include…
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
…wisely. It’s best to go with smaller plants because of their need for support and headspace in the pot. Hanging baskets will need to have an ideal soil as well…
Growing Your Own Lettuce
…But if worried about warmer temperatures, plant in partial shade to help soil remain cooler. You can start head lettuce indoors approximately one month before it should be planted outdoors….
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…are several reasons why it’s a good idea to make your own potting mix, including: You know exactly what’s inside your soil, you can save your hard-earned money, homemade…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…spilled seeds are removed or covered by soil to protect wildlife and the environment; and remove all treated seed left in containers and equipment. “Seed treatments provide farmers with an…
Many Uses of Dill and Why Grow Your Own
…the soil is about 60-70°F. If you don’t want dill coming back, either snip it before the seeds form or plant it in a container. Once outside, beware of aphids,…