A magnified image of a rose mite that spreads rose rosette virus. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Beltsville, Maryland and their colleagues have discovered why a mite is causing…
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
…of compost per year; using only organic fertilizers; maintaining a moist soil; and using a mulch composed of straw, chopped leaves, a light layer of chemical-free grass clippings, newspaper and…
Good Market for ‘Off’ California Avocados in 2019
It’s going to be a light year for California avocados, but markets are setting up nicely. 2019 is technically an off-year for alternate bearing California avocado trees. “We have a somewhat smaller…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
…compost at his site,” said Vinchesi-Vahl. “So, Sarah and I are doing a winter cover crop for our region because that makes most sense for the Sacramento Valley. Listen to…
Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest
…for your garden and needs. Lavender is a sun worshiper and appreciates full sun in areas with good air circulation. Give it at least 6 hours of light a day….
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…FarmBeats kit includes preconfigured Microsoft Azure cloud services and a Raspberry Pi with soil moisture, light, ambient temperature, and humidity sensors to collect data. The data is then visualized in…
Houseplants for Home or Office
…low light and very little water, making them perfect for an office or beginner. Other notable mentions include the Bamboo Palm, Begonia, Rubber Plant, Dwarf Date Palm, Air Plant, and…
Nighttime Labor Regulation Language to Be Reviewed in April
…proposed language on April 18 in Sacramento. The language will require a minimum lighted radius around individual workers and clearly identified pathways and areas, among other rules. “This now requires…
Black Flowers Add Mystery to Your Garden
…to two feet tall and bloom at midsummer for a spectacular contrast to the season of sunlight and short nights. Queen of the Night Tulips — Soft, maroon-black traditional tulips with…
Black Flowers to Add to Your Garden
…dahlias soak up sunlight. Plant them in full sun and watch their color deepen under the light. Before the Storm Black Irises – the darkest of bearded irises, moderately-sized, and…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…longer growing period, so February is the perfect time to start tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants from seed indoors. But they will require a grow light. If you’re planting potatoes this…
California Students Earn NCF Award Scholarship
Emily Andreini, Sarah Klopatek to Receive Awards for 2018-19 School Year Two University of California – Davis students seeking their doctorate degrees have received $15,000 W.D. Farr Scholarships for 2018-19…
ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest
…mites damage honey bees. Courtesy USDA/ARS Research by scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Maryland released today sheds new light — and reverses decades of…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…will still be open this fall. The post reads “Good morning everybody. In light of the media frenzy this morning, we want all of you to rest assured that we…