…of changes in temperature and moisture. This is because the micro-organisms that turn the waste into compost prefer constant conditions. Choose composting bins from repurposed wooden palettes to compact plastic…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…science,” Mitloehner said. “It may not feature the yodeling kid, but it does explain why it’s time to rethink methane.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOPrF8oyDYw ‘Rethinking Methane’ video produced by UC Davis The video…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy as Harvest Approaches
…get some on the ground before you start shaking because those ants will gravitate to those nuts and cause all kinds of problems,” Burkdoll explained. Listen to the report below….
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…causes the disease using a particular peptide found in wild citrus relatives. While the material still needs to undergo more rigorous testing to evaluate its overall potential, the citrus industry…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-15-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including preparing your operation for a COVID outbreak with a plan, the California Prune Board getting authorization to continue service for another five years,…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
How to plant and manage cover crops for maximum weed suppression. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Oats Cover Crop A cover crop planted correctly and managed well…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants a Broad Category
…just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based ingredients. PureCrop1 is naturally safe for the planet, humans, animals,…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Zucchini Provencal
…T Llive Oil TT S+P TT SMOKED cajun Spice TT Herbs de Provencal Season The California Kitchen: Smoked Zucchini Provencal For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-14-20
…avocado imports, cartel-controlled production in Mexico, and the long-term future of small farming communities. Throughout the interview, one theme remained constant: farmers are willing to compete — but they need…
Why Give Cover Crops Space in Your Garden
…your garden because they suppress weeds, attract pollinators and add nitrogen to the soil. Cover crops like oilseed or tillage radish can be used to break up compacted soil, with…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…growing season. Before it was just harvest season when they were coming out, but now it’s both. So, it does open up and have a larger window for when they…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-13-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including the expansion of specialty crops now eligible for CFAP, a recap of the final citrus forecast that show a slight increase in California…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…the agricultural community as the agribusiness market manager for Central Valley Community Bank in Fresno. Overseeing a five-person team, the company’s agriculture lending portfolio serves growers and companies throughout the Central Valley,…
Tips on Handling Pesky Weeds in your Flower Bed
Some tips on handling those pesky weeds in your flower bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Removing unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can be tricky. But…