…a large Army warfare training center, and Goldstone – the big listening post NASA created to communicate with satellites out wandering amongst the planets and beyond. But all those things…
Saving Kitchen Scraps for the Spring Garden
…provide a bump of nitrogen to plants and condition the soil. Banana peels will provide a boost of potassium and phosphorus. Once dried out they can be crushed, torn into…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
…U.S. businesses and farmers who simply cannot afford more tariffs. However, existing tariffs and shifting deadlines are still making it harder for Americans to plan for the future, invest and…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…because the region is now having to implement the new groundwater law, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,” said Director of the Water Policy for PPIC, Ellen Hanak. “That’s going to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
…citrus psyllid to describe the fact that they aggregate on the edges of groves at least initially before infesting the field and that this is the best location in which…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
Navel orangeworm is an ongoing issue for nut growers and estimating worm potential could be a valuable tool in management. “One of the bases of integrated pest management is doing…
Growing Weeds You Can Eat
…may be considered a nuisance may actually be a nutritious source of sustenance that costs absolutely nothing to use. Once you know what to look for and what you can…
Nightshade An Example of What Broomrape Could Be
Pink broomrape on dry grass Eliminating broomrape weed now may prevent what nightshade has become. Retired UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Gene Miyao believes the tomato industry should look at banding…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
…impact the physical characteristics of the wine.” The grapevine red blotch virus impact on anthocyanidins and tannins are a still greater concern for winegrape growers as they change the flavor…
Growing Your Own Garlic
…plant has been started. For your planting purposes, its easiest to find the sprouts when garlic comes from a farmer’s market. Commercially, they are often treated so they won’t sprout….
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
…continuous stormy weather also appears to be having a bit of an impact on pollinator activity as well. “We always welcome the rain of course in this state but it…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Tyson offering up a plant-based protein this year, the…