…tree or product falls under those rules. “All of these rules apply to everyone,” Kinoshita says. “Yeah, it might have just been two trees, but that’s two trees in soil….
DIY Potting Mix
…the medium plants are growing in. Growing in the earth and growing in pots is quite a different thing, and the soil used with each method is, in turn, also…
Cotton Growers Forced to Adapt
…have the best climatic conditions and soil in the world but because of the circumstances here we have had to adapt and learn to grow under these conditions.” Isom says…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…and automatically. The system can accommodate different terrain and soil types. Overhead systems requires less maintenance than drip systems in terms of avoiding clogging of emitters and repairing leaks. Overhead…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
From: CDFA – Office of Public Affairs Secretary Ross discusses the importance of healthy soil with students in Calaveras County. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross visited several flourishing school Ag programs…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…different types of hydrologic and reactive transport models to simulate what’s happening in the soil,” Nico said. “So our expertise matches up very well with the need to evaluate which…
Sheet Mulching
For anyone wanting to build a garden, one of the first lessons is building the soil. An easy, cost-effective way of doing it, while also conserving water, is sheet mulching….
Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
…in sunny spots, with some protection from the wind. Take a look at your soil: Break ground to see the consistency of the soil in your yard. Soil may influence…
House Ag Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions
…policies we discussed today can assist America’s veterans as they transition from defending to now working our nation’s soil,” said Chairman K. Michael Conaway. Last November, the Agriculture Committee began…
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…assistance and incentive-based programs provided in the Farm Bill, our nation’s farmers and ranchers are voluntarily reducing soil erosion, increasing wetlands, improving water quality, and preserving farmland and wildlife habitats….
GWSS Egg Hatch Begins, Treatments Underway
…to prevent this spread, grape growers right now should be in the process of treatments for sharpshooters. The standard spring treatment for GWSS in grapes is soil-applied imidacloprid in late…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…of $72.3 million for conservation practices that advance the building block goals in areas such as soil health and nutrient stewardship through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…the program is available at local NRCS offices. Growers can find their nearest NRCS office by visiting the Almond Board’s Industry Resource Map and filtering for the category “NRCS.” Applications…
State Says Continue Water Savings
…expected to be more frequent and persistent, as warmer winter temperatures driven by climate change reduce water held in the Sierra Nevada snowpack and result in drier soil conditions. Recognizing…