…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…
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…
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…
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
The Ag Order 4.0 that is aiming to protect water sources along the Central Coast, just closed its public comment period. Aside from fertilizer limitations that AgNet West reported earlier this week, what…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-22-20
…support COVID relief to farmers and the concern that surrounds Ag Order 4.0 fertilizer limitations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern
…rest of the state. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot said fertilizer limitations are still a significant concern in the proposal, and it could limit how many cycles some…
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
…at addressing water quality issues in the region through limiting fertilizer applications and establishing riparian setback areas around waterways. Groot explained that the significant cost of collecting data, monitoring, and…
How to Use Eggshells and Coffee Grounds as Compost
…of nitrogen and calcium. The duo of used coffee grounds and eggshells are also helpful as mulch, an asset that liquid or powdered commercial fertilizer can’t offer. Rinse your eggshells…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
…to not over-water; pruning when appropriate; planting in areas with proper draining; avoid plantings things too close together; using a nutrient balanced fertilizer, and applying fungicides. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored…
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
…benefit. “So when you fertigate and automate your system, you can essentially spoon-feed your trees. Every time you irrigate, you can have a little bit of fertilizer so that what…