Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new nighttime light regulation, a well-known valley ag…
Problem Pigeons and the Best Way to Handle Them
…well too, like cats and dogs. Noise makers is another option, such as wind chimes. Or objects that create reflections or flashes of light, such as hanging aluminum pie plates….
Easiest Houseplants or Ground Covers You Can Grow
…light, temperature, and water. Actually, if you live in a hot location, you may find it easier to grow the plant outside than as an indoor houseplant. The plant hates…
Magical Wintertime Flower Famous for its Dark Past
…resemble a rose, but it’s actually a member of the buttercup family. It thrives in seasons of dying light and cold, frozen soil. They’re frost-resistant and range anywhere from pale…
High Efficient Lighting for the Farm
Cathy Isom tells us about the high efficient way ag producers have to light up the farm. High Efficient Lighting for the Farm Photo: Cultivation of fresh herbs and pepper…
Why You Need a Madagascar Dragon Tree
…bright, though indirect, filtered light, and away from any cold drafts. All the Dracaenas are frost-tender, suitable for outdoor growing in zones 10 -11 only. In all other areas, your…
A Few Plants to Grow that Are Hard to Kill
…plant should be your plant of choice. It thrives in either low or high light. And, can handle extreme temperatures. Rabbit’s Ear Pinterest How about the Rabbit’s Ear? this is…
Herb to Grow with a Sweet Lemon Scent
…in frost-free areas like zone 9 and 10. Lemon verbena grows best in full sunlight. Full sun gives the best growth and the most flavorful leaves, but if you live…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…on the pessimistic side. The bloom, on the whole, has been pretty poor, many orchards actually have a very light, to next to no bloom at all,” Lightle said in…
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
…requires a combination of elements, including warmth, light, oxygen, and moisture. You can be creative when it comes to the containers that you select. People use plastic containers, seed trays,…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
A recent House Agriculture Subcommittee meeting appears to have shed light on the possibility of allowing gene editing in organic production. USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach…
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…the jar in a warm location out of direct light. In general, thumb-sized pickles take about 3-4 days to ferment. I’m Cathy Isom… Pinterest How to Make Fermented Pickles Video…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…emphasized the need for additional ag inspectors in light of CBP estimates indicating a shortage of nearly 700 inspectors. The legislation is being supported by several agricultural groups including the…
Plants That Grow Best in the Shade
…In fact, many herbs do best in the shade. Such as mint. It can sprawl toward the sunlight, so keep it trimmed from growing leggy. Though chives prefer full sun,…