…tool chest to offer ‘bigger carrots’ to landowners who incorporate the prioritized practices into their conservation plans,” says Suarez. Conservation cover, cover crops and cover crop rotation top the list…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…disaster. Crops that are eligible for assistance include those that are eligible for federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage. Grazed crops, value loss crops, and crops…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…funds to protect American crops and natural resources and ensure the marketability of our agricultural products across the globe,” Under Secretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach said…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…is even more important to rotate materials. Previously approved for other California crops, tree nut products now have the ability to use ManKocide in their orchards. “We’ve had university researchers…
Registration Available for California Weed Science Society Conference
…this year’s event is “A Virtual Conference to Discuss Real-World Weed Management.” Weed science experts from around California and the U.S. will provide multiple lessons covering a variety of different…
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
…Several agricultural crops appear to be good hosts for the lanternflies; however, the most problematic infestations have been seen in vineyards. Spotted lanternfly does not reproduce particularly rapidly, but once…
Ornamental Grasses to Grow that are the Best for Birds
…tan in fall. Birds love to feed on the seeds, and the dense foliage provides winter cover. Blue fescue is a great foliage that provides nesting material. Same with Little…
Virtual Beltwide Cotton Conference Scheduled for January 5-7
…cover a variety of subjects. “Sustainability will be a big topic again this year, with its own full three-day conference schedule,” Krogman noted. “Participants will also get an update on…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…harvest since many of them grow other crops like almonds and cherries that had already been through harvest during COVID. We applied what they learned and were able to complete…
Well-Known Herbicide Products Change Hands, Keep Label Details
…cover a lot of crops, a lot of use patterns, application timings, all the way from high rates in the permanent tree crops down to low rates in a number…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…able to increase the quality of their crops, increase water use efficiency, and reduce inputs. There is a total of 25 videos in the playlist. The series features videos covering…
Flowers that can be Planted Near a Vegetable Garden
…are not only gorgeous annuals that can thrive in just about any location, but they’ll also be great companions or trap crops to cucumbers, cabbage, beans, potatoes, melons, and more….
Flowers that Shouldn’t be Planted Near a Vegetable Garden
The flowers you shouldn’t plant near your vegetable garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you’re planting flower companion plants or trap crops, there are some plants…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…conservation priorities on private lands. Her work has often focused on promoting practices like nutrient management, cover crop adoption, and erosion and sediment control which protect water quality. “We will…