Researchers have developed a new hemp processing method that could provide producers with a more economic outlet for hemp crops. The Co-solvent Enhanced Lignocellulosic Fractionation process known as CELF deconstructs…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…natural fertilizer source for feed crops on dairy operations. “Over two years, the manure SDI fields studied applied over 900 acre-feet less water and 190 fewer metric tons of nitrogen…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
…In the northern reaches of the South, its time to plant fall vegetable crops. Sow seeds of greens, like lettuce, spinach, mustard, and turnips, along with beets and English peas….
Industry Members Encouraged to Engage on SB 1383
…replacement would need to be hired, or an employer will need to cover the absent employee’s job duties by paying overtime to other employees. SB 1383 also adds a new…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
Another group of commodities has been added to those covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also announced that the CFAP deadline has…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…focus on the adoption of practices such as nutrient management, cover crop planting, compost application, and mulching. The case studies showed that the adoption of various soil health practices provided…
Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds
Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are…
Keeping a Cute, Tiny Critter from Invading Your Garden
…chicken wire to build a fence to keep them away from your crops. Or, better yet, hardware cloth. The small holes and welded wire of hardware cloth make it impervious…
What to Plant in Your Garden in the Month of August
…almost always be found on any list that cover late summer or early fall plantings. Cleome, or spider flowers, are typically annuals and are easy to find at garden nurseries,…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…demonstrated as part of the Demonstration Projects include cover cropping, compost application, nutrient management, alley cropping, and hedgerow implementation. The conservation management practices that will be demonstrated by the various…
Stopping Bears from Making a Picnic Out of Your Garden
…veggies might not be their first choice, they will dig up and eat root crops. Carrots, beets, and potatoes are the most popular food for bears in the garden. They’ve…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…different crops and animals are commercially produced in California. The wide array of agricultural products keep California farmers competitive in the global market. UC Cooperative Extension research into new crops…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…to the apple cider vinegar in the jar. Cover the mouth of the jar with plastic wrap and secure with a rubber band. Use a pencil to poke a hole…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
…principles when trimming your roses include: Always prune dead back to healthy tissue recognizing the living tissue by its green bark and white pith core. After making each cut, cover…