…using organic weed methods, there is no risk of contaminating soil or nearby water sources. There’s no risk of damage to nearby plants. And, no risk to bees and other…
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
…wildlife climbers are the clematis and roses. Add a water feature such as a pond, or even something as simple as a washing-up bowl filled with rainwater. Feeding birds is…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…3 cups of freshly picked mint leaves, 3 heads of garlic with cloves separated and peeled, 12 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, and a teaspoon of biodegradable…
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
…Lillington, N.C. “A USMCA agreement provides much-needed market certainty for U.S. pork producers, ensuring zero-duty market access to two of our largest export markets.” Last year, more than 40 percent…
Managing Chicken Bullying in Your Flock
…provide them with plenty of water – you’ll also need to provide a nurturing environment that will them grow and thrive. Like kids, chickens can sometimes have a tendency to…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
…idea of nutrient management has been become even more important with increasing regulations related to nitrate levels in groundwater. Cooperation between water agencies and CDFA has helped to provide better…
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
…is to address nitrate contamination in groundwater. “They recently passed an 11.7 percent increase on your irrigated lands regulatory fees that you pay through your water quality districts and water…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…too many times recently. These are the same folks that take our irrigation water to flush out the Bay. For years we were told it was to save a fish….
Incubator Farm to Help Develop New Agronomic Strategies
…expand the understanding of the relationship between nutrition, water, soil, environment, and technology. “The incubator farm is basically a manifestation of our ‘My Almonds’ crop program and so at its…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…conference is “Increasing Pace and Scale: Local Action for Water, Soil, and Forest Resilience.” The event taking place November 12-15 brings scientists, agriculturalists, legislators and various agency representatives together. “Well…
Enhancing Your Landscape with Garden Stones
…water features such as a man-made pond or fountain. If you want your garden stones to look in place in your yard, you’ll need to stick with your home’s aesthetic…
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds for Health Benefits
…insides. Use a colander and rinse the seeds under cold water. This makes it easier to pull the pulp strings off the seeds. Don’t worry if you can’t get all the…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…Soils Incentives Program. U.C. Cooperative Extension’s Brent Holtz has been researching the practice for over a decade and said the benefits include increased nutrients, water holding capacity, and of course,…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…practices. By aggressively reducing methane and continuing to do more using less water, fossil fuel and energy, we will continue to meet challenges and ensure the availability of sustainable and…