Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…management practices for fertilizing materials. A farm tour will kick off the conference on October 28, where attendees will visit a diversified vegetable farm as well as a table grape…
You Really Can Grow Tea Right at Home
…are perfect for a fresh cup of tea. After that, it’s best to harvest the plants regularly to encourage growth and help to create a bushy shrub. I’m Cathy Isom……
How to Grow and Use the Valerian Plant
…itself. The plant needs time to spread before you can sustainably harvest the roots. If you’re harvesting for headache relief, harvest the whole plant. Most growers, however, choose to use…
Foods that Grow Best in Small Space Gardens
…grape vine will happily grow upwards and produce fruit above everything else. The grape vine leaves can be stuffed and eaten as well. Tomatoes and peppers are another balcony or…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…chicks from feasting on your harvest here a some suggestions. You can fence your chickens’ favorite plants in with chicken wire, or you can put a fence around your entire…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…huge annual festival – actually, in typical Texas fashion, organizers believe it’s the biggest grape festival in the world. Known as Grapefest, it’s a harvesting and wine festival that features…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California (ABC) set aggressive sustainability goals last year with one being to cut the dust generated during harvest in half by the year 2025. ABC’s Senior Manager of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-16-19
…alternatives, how to use UCANR’s agritourism website and the considerations prune growers should take before harvest. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Predators that Prey on Bees and Your Harvest
Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by informing you about a few of the common bee predators and how to protect your harvest. That’s coming up on This Land…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-15-19
…of the National Organic Program, why managing dust during almond harvest is important and details on the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture award applications. Tune in to the show for these…
Almond Update: Why Managing Dust is Important
…to reduce dust during harvest by 50% by 2025. The California almond community is taking short- and long-term steps to reimagine how we harvest, from in-orchard improvements to technological advancements….
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…growers to be prepared. AUGUST Start anticipating harvest timing. The UC prune harvest prediction model anticipates harvest in the Sacramento Valley starting roughly in the third full week of August (18th –…
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
In this, the third segment of her series on bees, Cathy Isom fills you in on how to sell your honey and beeswax harvest. That’s coming up on This Land…