…rainwater that accumulates in low spots, driveway runoffs, or roof catchments, for example, can be slowed, spread and soaked into the soil of your garden bed rather than draining away….
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…typically begin about a year in advance of planting to ensure the variety that is desired will be available and allow enough time to perform the necessary soil preparations. Once…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…resistance and good tolerance to drought conditions. Those rootstocks included 1616c, Schwarzmann, 140Ru, Ramsey and 1103P. There are several other issues in the soils he is looking at, including boron…
Planning Ahead for Your Spring Garden
…actual work begins in the months ahead, now is the time to start thinking about finding the right plants and getting a good line on soil, mulch, and all the…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…producers another tool against soil-borne pests. The process is called biosolorization. Using the sun to solarize soil is nothing new but the process which covers the ground with a plastic…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
…wind protection for the plants. Also, the roof will trap heat inside, keeping plants and soil warm during the cool days of spring or fall. This solution works best for…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
…see the tree’s characteristics in the field. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie fielded a few questions from growers about the new variety recently, and he said high-density…
Measuring Costs and Benefits of Different Farming Systems
…the contributing factors for a renewed focus on soil management techniques in recent years. “All farmers invest in new equipment, they invest in their buildings, so invest in your soils…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…improve profitability with lower water cost, higher yield, and better-quality fruit. Our system provides on-line irrigation guidance, “how much and how often to irrigate”, and feedback from soil moisture sensors…
Add Vibrant Colored Veggies to Your Garden
…Purple veggies contain Anthocyanins, which are water-soluble pigments. It makes plants turn red in acidic soil, blue in neutral soil, and yellow in alkaline soil.Just a warning, some of the…
Planting Christmas Trees for Yearly Harvest
…two, picking the perfect spot where you’ll plant it. The seedlings for your tree variety of choice should be planted in a place with full sun and well-draining soil. If…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
…who work in transportation, marketing and other jobs, Johansson said, noting that “with water, sunlight, seed, good soil and some knowledge, you can grow something and you can sell it.”…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Winter Sanitation
…and then disk them under the soil so that they rot. Hopefully, we will have a normal, cold winter and rainy winter which helps deteriorate the nuts and therefore eliminate…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…farming solutions through soil conservation on private lands throughout the United States. For more information on NRCS, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from…