…and trap fruit flies. You may also try keeping a spray bottle handy that contains a mixture of hot water and lemongrass essential oil. Just avoid spraying on fruit or…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
…as you can get. Remove any remaining foliage from the canes and clean up debris from around the bush. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pruning…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
…the environmental review process. “The modernized NEPA rule brings common sense back to an important rule that was established to protect our land and water resources,” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Fall Veggies You Should Plant in Your Garden Right Now
…spring because the seed stays cooler and the soil around the seed remains moist longer. Be sure to water more frequently so seeds are not allowed to dry. Be careful…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…potential. Milner highlighted water availability as being an important component of a grazing plan, along with a fencing strategy, as described in the ‘Fence’ episode of the video series. Listen…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…Almond Board of California launched best management practices for growers to reduce dust. ABC put together resources about keeping your orchard floor clean, sweeper and pickup equipment recommendations, and assistance…
Make Sure Your Quick-Growing Plants will Crop Up Successfully
…mix. Avoid any unwanted nasties by using only clean seed raising pots and garden tools. Use heat pads to maintain a constant 70ºF soil while germinating and when growing.Don’t apply fertilizer until…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…ensure federal funding is used to improve and repair water infrastructure. The legislative package includes the Move Water Now Act, which would provide $200 million for repairs on the Friant-Kern…
Using a Common Household Product as a Weed Killer
…cleaner, disinfectant, stain remover, and it has the ability to help control weeds, too. However, you wouldn’t want to use this acidic liquid in all areas of your landscape because…
Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening
…weeks, watering deeply when you do. Peace lilies are tropical plants that like warmth and humidity and only need enough water to keep the soil moist. Peace lilies are poisonous,…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…adhere to the best information available. “I think for a lot of people this whole thing has been like trying to take a sip of water out of the end…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…most vegetables, they do need water, nutrients, and reasonable soil to grow vigorously and get the jump on weeds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of ours program here. Planting…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…economic development efforts.” The regulatory reforms collectively known as the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative will overhaul several duplicative processes and establish a single platform for the Water and Waste Disposal…
State Water Board Encouraging Grazing Survey Participation
Members of the rangeland and livestock community are being encouraged to provide feedback in the form of a grazing survey. The State Water Resources Control Board is developing a new…