…given the supply chain is where it is right now. We don’t see any avenue that gets us there to be able to provide those on a widespread basis,” said…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
…supply chain continues undeterred. “Our farmers certainly don’t stop working. The crops continue to grow. We’re right here in the spring where a lot of the stone fruit and nut…
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
…with herbs or small annuals that don’t mind the warm weather. The best container gardens don’t just look good—they smell great, too. Incorporate a few fragrant plants into your containers…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…to work. And that’s good, as crops and critters don’t grow themselves, no matter what some folks might think. In farming, there’s always another job to do. So farmers can…
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
…‘oh my, oh my!’ Well, you wind up reminding them ‘look at the tree, don’t look at the ground,’” said Machado. “We’re going to go through that shed, we’re going…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…look at the comments submitted, these were scientific-based realistic agronomic input,” he said. “I don’t think it was received by the Central Coast Regional Water Board staff. They were given…
How to Sell Your Cut Flowers at Farmers Market
…flowers, wispy flowers, etc. Perennials or Annuals – annuals produce faster, but don’t overlook perennials. Perennials may give you an edge by having something others don’t….
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…specifically for canning. It can be tempting to do this to save money and time. However, you will have to worry about jar breakage and food spoilage. Also, don’t reuse jar…
Addressing Activist Groups Coming onto Farms and Ranches
…If they don’t, the crime of trespassing has now occurred in which case they can be arrested.” If trespassing does occur and a law enforcement officer is called out to…
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…end rot. Don’t forget drainage—make sure your pot has large holes in the bottom so excess water can drain out. Be careful of overcrowding. Unless your pot is tremendous, only…
Native Plant Best Used for Ground Cover or Border
…plant yarrow, remember that it can become invasive, so you need to be in control of the plant. Pick a location that you don’t mind the plant growing a bit…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…long term preemergent effect and that is the biggest thing when it comes to fluvellin,” said Roncoroni. “I don’t know that it’s really a difficult weed to control except that…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…name,” Dara said. “But it is a very distinct large planthopper and we don’t have anything similar to it in California. It is very easy to identify.” Dara produced the…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…is not true. The EPA has come out publicly and said that glyphosate-based herbicides are not carcinogenic, and they are safe to use as directed. You don’t need to worry…