…through California. The wet weather has already increased the presence of winter annual weeds compared to this time last year. “What that’s going to do is really intensify the need…
Caring for Homegrown Christmas Trees
…water them every week. After the first year, the trees should be able to survive without additional watering unless your area is impacted with drought. Weeds can smother seedling trees,…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
…The California Citrus Network has specific areas pertaining to individual issues such as pests, diseases, irrigation, weeds, fertility, and harvest and post-harvesting issues. The forum also allows users to break…
Tackle Those Garden Pests Now
…reduce your overall bug problems by taking some simple steps right now. Remove the plant residue and any weeds to discourage garden pests who need hiding places. Take the time…
Winterize Your Garden for a Better Spring Crop
…The little things you do now could mean big benefits in the spring. Some ways to “winterize” your garden include taking good care of the soil. Start by pulling weeds…
Secretary Perdue Regarding EPA Decision on Dicamba
…is for “over-the-top” use to control weeds in fields for cotton and soybean plants genetically engineered to resist dicamba. Perdue’s statement is as follows: “It is important that the EPA…
EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is extending the registration of dicamba for two years for “over-the-top” use (application to growing plants) to control weeds in fields for…
Planting and Harvesting Bamboo for Different Uses
…weeds at bay, help the soil stay moist, and allow the bamboo to spread quickly. When it’s being grown for food, the best time to harvest is in the springtime….
Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
…have no control over. How much is fertilizer going to cost this year? What will it cost to control weeds, insects, and disease? Will there be sufficient rain to make…
Planting and Caring for Apple Trees
…prized apple tree. First, you’ll want to clear the area surrounding the planting spot of weeds and grass. The tree should have two to three feet of vacant space all…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…Grazing is also a more environmentally friendly approach when compared to chemical or mechanical means of addressing overgrown weeds and grasses. Using livestock to manage rangelands is also more cost-effective…
State Officials Talk Dicamba in 2019
…years. Tony Cofer is President of the American Association of Pesticide Control Officials. He said they understand why these products are needed in some states to help control herbicide-resistant weeds….
Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden
…beans to climb up. Squash plants have big leaves that cover the soil to protect it from the scorching sun, eroding rain, and troublesome weeds, and they have spiky leaves…
Transferring Sorghum’s Weed-Killing Power to Rice
…plants will successfully produce a natural weed-killing compound called sorgoleone. The compound sorgoleone, secreted by sorghum, helps the plant combat weeds. It works so well that some other crops struggle…