…one gallon of vinegar. Put the mix in a spray bottle. Spray the leaves and stem of the poison ivy plant until droplets fall off of the leaves. The leaves…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
…plant. When grown in a vegetable garden, you can use Mexican sunflowers to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to help your crops thrive. Plant your Mexican sunflowers from seed…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…crops include those for which federal crop insurance or NAP coverage is available, excluding crops intended for grazing. A list of crops covered by crop insurance is available through USDA’s…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep the carbon in the ground instead of releasing it into the air. The bottom line is, farmers can create…
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
…“If there are more markets that open up for different aspects of the crop, it could be just another one of those crops that’s in the rotation of a normal…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…with ants and termites, wheat crops increased by 30 percent compared to those that did not have the insects. “There have been a handful of studies showing that ants can…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-21-19
…opportunities, details on the potential stink bug damage, colleges interacting with the ag industry and details on the National Heirloom Expo that’s coming up. Tune in to the show for…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…damage or if the orchard is located near potential overwintering structures or host crops,” Rijal said. “BMSB are good flyers and active throughout the season, damaging nuts from April through the fall. But the…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…a lot of oilseed crops and we’re not growing a lot of the fiber crops that you would find say in Colorado,” said Quick. “So, that’s where we are with…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…and the Work Group, visit our website. Quick facts about Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos is used to control pests on a variety of crops, including alfalfa, almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes and walnuts. It…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…to America in the 1600s. Pumpkin flower being pollinated According to a Cornell University study published in 2012, crops pollinated by honeybees and other insects contributed $29 billion to United…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…harvest, stress should be mild to moderate (-12 to -16 bars). Post-Harvest When making fall nutrient management decisions consider your July leaf sample results and crop load. If nitrogen levels…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…time in 2017. To help make cover crops a more viable option, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) adjusted the haying and grazing date of cover crops, and USDA’s Natural Resources…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). This fall, APHIS will issue a sources sought notice to gather updated information from vaccine manufacturers interested in supplying the vaccine bank. The information…