President Joe Biden has established a set of climate goals through recent Executive Orders. Climate appears to be a high priority for the new administration. Several executive orders have been…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…on where you’re located. Try to gather them after the first frost. Freezing temperatures break down the fruits’ cellular walls, which makes rosehips sweeter and juicier. If you live in…
Growing Rosehips for Food and Other Many Benefits
…canker sores. Rosehips have a high Vitamin C content which helps the body to produce collagen and white blood cells. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…snapped at its base and carried 8-feet by high winds at Petty Ranch. Courtesy: Chris Sayer Fallen branches from high winds at Petty Ranch in Ventura County. Courtesy: Chris Sayer…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
…Another is the Staghorn Fern. It performs well in high humidity locations, like bathrooms. Rex begonias, grown for their colorful foliage, prefer medium to low light. Same for Lucky Bamboo…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
…the weekend with more projected for the coming week. The National Weather Service has issued multiple weather warnings in Northern California. A winter snow watch has been issued for high…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
Almond bloom is fast approaching with the relatively warmer temperatures seen throughout the producing areas of the west so for this winter. Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Chief Scientific Officer…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…its name. Basically, it causes rust-colored pustules on the plants it infects. It also thrives in wet weather but prefers cool temperatures rather than hot. You’ll recognize it by the…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…food safety through science-based information and partnerships. Their mission is to “Fund the Science, Find Solutions and Fuel the Change.” The fresh produce industry continues to battle outbreaks including high-profile leafy green…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
As a lead up to this year’s National Ag Day on March 23, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest for high school students. The National Ag…
Enjoying Your Garden during the Winter Months
…in wintertime. Those of you who live in milder climates can also grow winter vegetables. There are even some hardy flowers that can bloom in really cold temperatures. Listen to…
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
…winter, with minimal rainfall in most areas. The daytime temperatures have also been fairly mild, creating quite a bit of fog in many areas of California. Implementing disease management plans…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…serving the membership we have, as well as growing those offerings,” Biostimulant Coalition Executive Director, David Beaudreau said in a press release. “TFI brings to the table a high functioning…
Getting Rid of Stubborn Tree Stumps from Your Property
…bleach, high-nitrogen fertilizer or muriatic acid. Another way is to dig and chop out that stubborn tree stump with a Mattock. It is cumbersome and labor-intensive but it will get…