…August: Pruning, composting, and checking for unwanted critters that may be snacking on your harvest, such as the tomato horn-worm. Stop applying fertilizer to perennials, shrubs, and trees — they’re…
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…
What to Plant in Your Garden in the Month of August
…you’ll be able to find them at unbeatable prices. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. What to Plant in Your Garden in the Month of August…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…those mills in those countries get opened up, we’re going to struggle,” Isom explained. Although market conditions and prices have been damaged by the pandemic, the California cotton outlook in…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…of the desert and gave promising yields,” said Bachie, who showed the varieties to farmers at an agronomy and irrigation crops field day. “The high grain prices of quinoa in…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…about the disparities between the prices that farmers are receiving and the cost of beef products in retail outlets. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue noted that while the report is a…
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…
What to Cross Off Your Gardening To-Do List This Month
…to give plants another blast of fertilizer before they can harden off and survive the next winter. Or, it might be time to stake some of those tall floppy flowers. …
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…emissions without creating disincentives that would inhibit the continued advancement toward a more sustainable U.S. fertilizer industry,” The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch said in a news…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
…organic dairy farmers from low pay prices caused by an oversupply of organic milk that is enabled by loopholes in the current rule,” the coalition noted in its letter. The…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…the ground. Be sure to do your research on fertilizer, water, and proper pruning. The best companion plants for Eggplants are Marigold, Tarragon, and Thyme. Also be sure to keep…
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
…Ag Order 4.0 impact could also affect the overall level of agriculture in the region. The fertilizer limitations would limit how many crops can be produced in a year and…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…processors with artificially inflating prices since 2008. Tyson Foods is also linked to a separate investigation into the beef market. DOJ subpoenas have been issued to JBS SA, Cargill Inc.,…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…apples. One of the factors contributing to the substantial growth of the top three commodities in the organics sector was retail pricing. “Their prices are relatively comparable to what their…