…and assist in research and education programs in tree crop production, sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, soil and water sciences, and other disciplines. The intern is also awarded the opportunity…
WOTUS May End Up in Court
President Trump’s effort to have his Environmental Protection Agency repeal the Obama EPA’s much-criticized ‘Waters of the U.S.’ (WOTUS) rule, is likely to end up in court. But an American…
Red Worm Composting Benefits
…nutrient rich compost. All bin systems should have a spigot for draining off compost tea. Mix the tea with an equal amount of water and it makes a wonderful fertilizer…
Autumn Vegetable Planting
…water in the morning but they don’t like to have their leaves watered because their large foliage is susceptible to mildew. These fruits are largely water, so it does play…
China Threatening Retaliation Against U.S. Over Trade Sanctions
…buying coal and other minerals from North Korea, and with a pending U.S. probe of China’s intellectual property practices. Beijing says the probe’s “poured cold water” on improving trade relations,…
The Western View: Farmbot
…take less effort, especially in the heat. Come summer, the last thing I want to do is weed and water a home garden, especially since there’s a farm stand down…
Starting a Hydroponic Garden or Farm
…gardens and farms are becoming popular because of their ability to conserve water and pesticide use while providing a medium for urban gardeners to grow fresh produce in small spaces….
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…FAA rules about being certified as a pilot.” Using a drone to simply spray water also requires certification. There are a few exceptions that do not require compliance with Part…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…stakeholders. NIFA has invested more than $400 million through the SCRI program to date. Among past projects, a University of Maryland project developed a wireless irrigation system to save water,…
Hydroponics Advantages – Disadvantages
…common crops, potatoes, corn, squash, root veggies, grains, are not well-suited for hydroponic systems. They are more geared to lettuces, tomatoes, and other water-hungry, relatively small bushes. I’m Cathy Isom……
Grow Veggies Differently-Hydroponics
…and drip systems to name a few. We know that plants can’t grow on water alone. So, hydroponic systems are not run purely on water but, more so, on nutrient…
Fresno County 2016 Crop Report Shows Drought, Market Impacts
…growers, this included a third straight year of no surface water allocation,” Wright explained. The Crop and Livestock Report can often be oversimplified to a single number, but the report…
One of Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon
…Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a juicy, sweet slice of watermelon. Aside from being delicious, watermelons contain water, of course, potassium,…
Add a Pond to Your Garden or Farm
…temperatures much more rapidly, water is a thermal mass and adjusts slowly. Which is why it can be freezing outside but ponds are not iced over. Ponds Store Water, therefore…