…space and support, because they quickly climb upwards. Hops prefer not to compete with weeds, so use a well-rotted organic mulch to keep encroaching plants at bay. I’m Cathy Isom……
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
…ecological assessment. EPA is proposing management measures that will assist farmers better target pesticide sprays on the intended pest while protecting pollinators and reducing the potential for weeds to become…
Sterilize Your Soil to Control Bugs and Disease
…off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on your garden. It’s especially useful against bacteria, nematodes, viruses, and weeds. The primary way to sterilize soil involves high…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…labeling; eliminate weeds in the field prior to planting; minimize dust by using advanced seed flow lubricants; “BeeAware” of honey bees and hives located near the field; ensure that any…
Trusted, reliable protection
…EPA registered? Any product that makes claims for the control of plant diseases, insects, weeds or plant growth regulator effects are required to be registered with the US Environmental Protection…
Success Starts From the Ground Up
…is tank mix compatible with many pre-emerge herbicides for added weed control options. Tuscany® SC herbicide blocks tough weeds with long-lasting residual control of more than 60 weeds. Liquid Tuscany…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…Glufosinate does not translocate, but it does have excellent activity on a broad spectrum of weeds. Growers should consider that glufosinate is a contact herbicide, so weeds need to be…
Growing Weeds You Can Eat
…Land of Ours. Growing Weeds You Can Eat There are 28 weeds that are edible and probably dozens of those weeds can be found in your very own backyard. What…
Veggies for Raised Garden Beds
…yield, deal with problematic soil, and keep weeds to a minimum. Most vegetables will take to raised bed gardens with ease, but here are a few that absolutely revel in…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
With herbicide resistance on the rise, California tree nut growers must stay vigilant and nimble to keep weeds at bay. A comprehensive weed management program can help ensure that pressures…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
Identifying what type of weeds are showing up on a farming operation is the most important step in formulating a management strategy. When a new type of weed begins to…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…some type of herbicide down, preemergent herbicide to keep the weeds from coming up, from competing with those trees,” Burkdoll noted. “There’s a lot of different combinations out there, typically…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…the tarps promotes good bacteria growth and makes the soil temporarily acidic which is not favorable for weeds and some pests. UC Davis Food Science and Technology Professor Christopher Simmons…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…weeds have been found to have two biotypes, one that germinates in the fall and one that germinates in the spring. “Fleabane and marestail have been probably some of the…