…water demand and weeds. The Agricultural and Land-Based Training Association will be piloting an ag plastics recycling program, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking small-scale producers. UC Davis will be developing…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…don’t have herbicides to control weedy rice, this would be a way to do it. Or again, we have a lot of herbicide-resistant weeds, specifically some of our watergrass species,…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…to cover soil. Mulch blocks weeds, will save water, and protects the fruit. Protect plants from heat and sun-scald by covering plants with lightweight cloth covers through the first few heatwaves….
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…drier, and the weather is ideal for gardening in the western region. Hand-pulling weeds, while they’re still small, should be on your March to-do list. And, fertilize established citrus trees. Listen…
Goal® 2XL and GoalTender® now exclusively from Nufarm
…broadleaves and provide long-lasting pre- and post-emergence activity. Both formulations provide strong control of actively growing weeds and also form a soil barrier to block the establishment of emerging weeds…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…effective at removing weeds in less time than standard practices. “In the study, we had anywhere between about 50 to almost 60 percent of the weeds on average removed by…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…be better able to take care of your yard. Next, prepare for the unwelcome pests. Such as deer, rabbits, insect pests, and weeds. Although this next goal is especially crucial…
Ground Cover that Stays Green in the Winter
…in winter; they can also help control erosion and suppress weeds that try to sprout when the weather warms up. Creeping Thyme is rugged enough to walk on and releases a…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…topics such as how to manage aphids without pesticides, increase carbon cycling, eliminate weeds with native perennials, and incorporating cover crops while preserving moisture. The entire video series is available…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
…year. Despite the overall dry conditions, growers will still need to implement their weed management program. “With the moisture that we have had some weeds have started to emerge,” said…
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
…impacts of the fires. Priorities include addressing issues related to soil erosion, hazard trees, accumulation of fire hazard debris, and invasion by noxious weeds. Beginning November 27, rapid response applications…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…herbicide resistant weeds in the low desert that have not been documented. Listen to the radio report below. Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December About the Author…
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
Researchers with the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) are continuing their work to help growers address various rice weeds in California. The team is focused on weedy rice, sprangletop, and watergrass…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-04-20
…for small businesses, how genomic mapping of weeds can help researchers address herbicide resistance, and get a look at the walnut forecast that suggests a 19 percent increase over last…