…is a very common pathogen in different crops. Most of the crops that we have in the valley are susceptible to botrytis,” said Torres. “If we don’t do a good…
Section 18 Approved for Transform Use in Cotton
…product will be important this year, as environmental factors created a concerning situation the presence of lygus. “As always with any pesticide, we hope we don’t use it, but the…
How to Harvest and Store Homegrown Figs
…it’s vital to harvest them at the right time. If they aren’t ripe, they don’t have a good taste. If you allow them to become too ripe, they turn mushy….
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
…“Well, we just must get it done. I don’t even want to think about the alternative,” said U.S. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney “We have…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
…infestation of grasshoppers. Grab a fluffy paint brush or a makeup brush and a jar of flour, and start painting your plants’ leaves. You don’t need a lot of flour—just…
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
…in place of diatomaceous earth. The reality: Nope. They’re not the same. Eggshells don’t repel pests. They don’t have the same properties as diatomaceous earth. Then, Claim #4: Placing crushed eggshells around…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
…Wade noted. “It’s not that we’re not interested in the entire population. We don’t have a Coca Cola budget where we can reach the entire population, so we’re using what…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
…but looking it and being intellectually honest, I don’t see how you go any other direction.” Houston said that the goal of achieving particular environmental and safety outcomes would not…
Beginning Gardener Vegetable Garden Layouts
…home can be done if you’ve never done it before, if you don’t have a traditional garden bed and you’re short on space. The best space-saving gardens can be done…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…Brewing Company Co-Owner, Don Bynum. “Temblor just opened the door, wide open, and we found a home,” Camou said. Camou and Schmidt orchestrated a donation of two different varieties to…
AB 555 Has Legs and Needs Attention
…where you’re going with this but the way the bill is currently written, we don’t like the weeds.” “And the Governor has said he likes it just the way it…
Tips for Growing Cauliflower at Home
…remain white. Unbalanced cauliflowers turn yellow-brown, which is their natural color. They’re still edible, but just a bit unappetizing to look at. Colored varieties don’t require blanching. I’m Cathy Isom……
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
…much late rain, that is not typical of what we’ve had in the last five/six years, it may catch some people off guard if they don’t get on it early.” …
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
…That Make the Best Teas Wild Strawberries There’s an abundance of wild plants that make great teas. And you probably don’t even realize that these plants are simple to identify,…