…is divided into five main groups: English, French, Hybrids, Egyptian, and Spanish. Each group is unique in their growing and climate requirements, so pick the variety that’s best suited for…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…responses and site visits nationwide. This ensured the results weren’t limited to a single region, where climate, soil, production practices and other factors can differ from other parts of the…
Growing Your Own Garlic
…turn yellow. To store garlic properly, be sure you keep it in a cool climate, preferably a dark place, which will inhibit mold growth. It will last well up to…
Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow
…rain, and high temperatures. Fortunately, turmeric does well in pots, and even the coldest climate won’t harm yours if you can settle it somewhere indoors that’s consistently warm, sunny, and…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
…is called Weeds of California and Other Western States. They’re very good tools.” There are also applications that are available on smart phones that can help growers with weed identification….
Severe Weather, Snow, Mudslides in Recent CA Storm
The National Resource Conservation Service produced a report with data collected by the National Water and Climate Center’s weekly report. The report showed California was drenched by a storm that…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
…process. “In Missouri we were successful in making changes to nuisance laws by limiting damages, which made a huge difference in the litigation climate.” We have the ability to make…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…demand for food that is growing rapidly, and a corresponding demand for California-grown products that will bring tremendous opportunity for producers able to maintain sustainability in the face of climate…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…King noted. There was also a discussion about the overall climate during the press conference, where DWR’s State Climatologist Dr. Michael Anderson noted that temperatures are a few degrees higher…
Identifying Source of Sickness is Hardest Step
…is done by a lot of very smart professionals that are trying to understand what people ate and they are at the mercy of what people remember eating,” Whitaker said….
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
I don’t think anyone doubts that the climate is always changing; change is the only constant not just in weather, but in life. The cause of climate change may be disputed…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…“These projects represent a true public-private partnership. They help to create local jobs and generate a new revenue stream for the dairies, all while helping the state achieve its climate…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…SS17 Location: Gridley, CA Vinduino – Wireless Irrigation Valve Controller with Volumetric Feedback Vinduino provides long-range wireless technologies that help farm communities manage irrigation better under changing climate conditions. We…
Dollar General to Increase Fresh Produce Offerings in 2019
…the Better-For-You initiative, which includes the company’s private label, Good & Smart. Following consumer health trends, the retailer has responded by offering more than 130 products that are more health-conscious…