…so the cane can have time to overwinter and get established. This gives the plant a good seven to eight months of solid growth from early spring to late fall…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
…under taller summer crops to provide a little shade. Broccoli can be sown directly into the garden in late summer for a fall harvest, or plant from transplants for a…
Best Disease-Resistant and Easiest Roses to Grow
…flowers throughout the summer and into fall. Perhaps the best-known rose is the ‘Knock Out’ rose. It bears long-lasting masses of cherry-red blooms that have a very light fragrance. This high…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
The vegetable plants that love the summer heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When summer gets cranked up, certain vegetable garden crops naturally outshine others. Sweet potatoes,…
Keeping The Table Olive Industry Alive Through Mechanization
…crops has increased. Already an off-year last year, the industry was also hit with inclement weather during bloom, creating further complications. There is hope that increasing the potential of mechanization…
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
…tough prairie plant that blooms all summer and into fall. Bush Sage – with its Raspberry Red colored flowers is one of the toughest heat and drought-tolerant perrenials. And, it…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…the practices include prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock watering systems, and brush management. The new Conservation Incentive Contracts are part of USDA’s overall portfolio of assistance options to mitigate drought…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…aflatoxins in a variety of crops, including almonds. “We hope to promote industry-wide awareness of this biological tool,” said Guangwei Huang, ABC Associate Director for Food Research and Technology. “We…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…being offered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). Benefits being offered under the new program are designed to help growers maintain cover crops in their operations, in the face of…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
…about 20 percent from a normal crop,” Morris noted. “This is an unfortunate reality of the year that we’ve had with that dry fall and winter.” Somewhat of a silver…
Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden
…step is choosing the layout of your garden and what crops will grow well together. For the best harvest, your vegetable garden needs the best soil you can give it….
Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed Before It Takes Over
…or sheets of black plastic. If it is in your lawn, a broadleaf herbicide can be very effective, but it should be applied in early fall so that the plant…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…of the study show growers’ confidence in being able to control HLB is increasing, the industry should be cautious not to fall victim to its own success. Although, as of…
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
As California growers consider which crops present the most opportunity for success, the citrus industry is no different. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate which varieties of citrus are most…