Researchers are looking to better understand the nutrient composition of vacuumed manure on dairy farms. The use of manure vacuums has become more common in recent years due to the…
Suggestions for Squeezing a Garden onto a Small Deck or Patio
…up a wooden ladder in bright pastel colors and then adorn it with a variety of pretty pots and planters. A pocket planter is another idea. With one, three or…
Drought Emergency Declared in Nine More California Counties
…partners to be efficient and effective in terms of moving to address issues in real-time. In essence, clearing away a lot of the hurdles,” said Newsom. “This fundamental proclamation just…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…multispectral imaging in strawberry monitoring. University of Florida Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Daniel Lee will also be discussing the use of artificial intelligence for yield prediction and spider…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
Why crabapples might be worth growing at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Daniel M. Hendricks-Flickr Lake Lou-Flickr The term crabapple tree refers to pretty much any…
The California Kitchen: Perfectly Seared Bluefin Tuna
…California Kitchen: Perfectly Seared Bluefin Tuna 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,…
Intrepid Section 18 is Approved for Armyworm Control in 2021
Intrepid 2F has again been approved for Section 18 use in California rice fields. The product is an insect growth regulator with methoxyfenozide as its active ingredient. Rice producers have…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…for assistance. EQIP-CIC assistance also offers landowners an opportunity to improve irrigation efficiency. Implementing new irrigation scheduling technology to decrease water and energy use would be eligible for support under…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
…out more at WGA.com. For decades, Peter Wren-Hilton has supported initiatives to address the impact of burgeoning threats on farmers and growers across the globe. In this episode of Voices…
Preventing Serious Health Issues from Chicken Coop Dust
…avoid, chicken coop dust can have major health consequences if you aren’t careful. Poultry dust is most problematic for workers in commercial poultry houses and is less likely to cause…
MSOB: Biological Protection for Grapevine Trunk Disease
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New Guidelines Available as Winegrape Mechanization Expands
…and then finally finishing up with harvest,” Kurtural noted. Advancements in mechanization tools have allowed for increased benefits for producers in a number of ways. Mechanical harvesting can reduce the…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…$6 per person. The cost for the cookout is down 16 cents (less than 1%) from last year, but 8% higher compared to 2019. The largest year-to-year price increase was…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…recovery. Second, and this is a big one, having more muscle increases a person’s metabolism. Compared to fat, muscle tissue is more “expensive” to keep on the body. Therefore a…