A recent report showed that organic sales didn’t decrease over the last three months as conventional produce did and experts expected. There was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for…
A Few Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter
…inside before night temps get below 45°F. Any colder and you’re likely to see damage. First check your plants for any pests, undersides and along stems. Even if you don’t…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
…worker here in California,” Isom noted. “On tree nuts, we’ve got guys planting almonds in Arizona this year to see if they can survive over there because they don’t have…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…Teixeria said. “We’re adding bacteria. We would love to have more fungal diversity in the compost, but that’s really hard. Fungi don’t like to be disturbed. I believe microbes are…
Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
…heard up to 5 miles away! They don’t discriminate between times of the day, either – peafowl will make noises all day long. While they can be raised just about…
Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
…great if they can self-isolate or quarantine in their home but many don’t have a dedicated room that they can do that. So this is a way that we can…
Why Cucumber and Squash Leaves Turn Yellow
…it tested. Cucumbers and zukes are also sunlight lovers, so if your plants don’t receive, at least 6-8 hours of sunlight, chances are the leaves will start turning yellow. Some…
HLB Solution Could Be Available in Three Years
…need to be completed within the next 200 days is industrial production of the peptide, making it as affordable as possible for growers. “We don’t need to wait three years…
Best Frost-Tolerant Plants for Your Garden
…weather starts to get a little cooler you can still grow plenty of tasty veggies and a few edible flowers that don’t mind a little frost. Such as broccoli and…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…the volatile compounds related to smoke exposure. Further complicating the issue is the fact that some of those compounds naturally occur in winegrapes, which will require further study. “We don’t…
Drought-Tolerant Plants that are Hard to Kill
…plants that don’t need a whole of lot watering and can go for weeks without a little moisture. That’s especially good if you’re planning to go on vacation for awhile….
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
…water and are more exposed to warm temperatures, they tend to dry out much faster. To make sure you don’t come home to a wilted mess, try these ideas: Check…
California Fires Leave Livestock Producers with Work to Do in The Aftermath
…of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Mark Lacey explained that there will still be plenty of work to be done for livestock producers even after the fires are extinguished. “A lot…
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
…the pumpkin demand will probably be pretty high. I don’t know if folks will be out and about quite as much. We’re kind of envisioning maybe people being at home…