…education. Experts in soil health and related fields, as well as growers participating in soil health practices, are encouraged to email Light at selight@ucanr.edu if interested in participating in the Soil Health…
The Importance of Humidity When Caring for Orchids
…humidity they crave. If you decide to use gravel, just make sure the pot is sitting on top of the rocks, not nestled in them. Otherwise, moisture can seep into…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…preventing further devastation in the community. In addition to EWP, Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) is another valuable service that NRCS can provide following a wildfire. NRCS technical assistance can help…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
How Much Light Do Your Orchids Require?
How much light you should and shouldn’t give our orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Lalli from Pixabay If you’re wondering how much light you…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Au Gratin
…Sweet Potato Au Gratin For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple…
Proper Way to Fertilize Your Orchids
…under-fertilize than over-fertilize. Also, make sure the potting mix is a little damp before fertilizing because it can burn the roots if they’re completely dry. Coffee grounds are an excellent…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Plant-Based Biopesticides and Concentration Complexities
…is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based ingredients. PureCrop1 is naturally safe for the planet, humans, animals, and even beneficial insects. For more information, visit PureCrop1.com….
California Growers Have A New Insecticide Available for Aphid Control
…tool that is currently registered in the IRAC subclass 9D. “Because it is in this 9D class, the spectrum of activity is very focused on just aphid and whitefly, those…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…expects that over time the compost implementation evaluated in this project will result in lower input costs and improved soil function. Compost application may reduce the need for fertilizer inputs…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…the potential for furrow irrigation water to come into contact with any edible areas of the leafy greens plant. The new food safety measures also include changes to sanitation procedures. …
The California Kitchen: Agua Chile’s
…For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV Follow Albert on:…
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
…to plant a gooseberry is in the winter or early spring, when it is dormant. Gooseberries can be eaten as they are picked, but they are generally cooked into sweet…
Colorful Container Gardening Ideas for Your Fall Garden
…to great container gardens is to combine live plants with dried ones. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Colorful Container Gardening Ideas for Your Fall Garden…