…boost soil health. “Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners play a crucial role in charting the course towards a climate-smart future,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “On-Farm Trials…
Cool Blooming Plant for the Holiday Season
…in the soil. This means their roots need to breathe. You don’t want to keep them constantly moist or they’ll eventually succumb to root rot. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-12-21
…NRCS, and details on some of the climate-smart agriculture provisions in the new infrastructure bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
…management strategies during drought. The second day of the online event will feature information on aflatoxin research, soil-borne diseases, and navel orangeworm management. Registration information for the two-day webinar is…
Best Ways to Grow Different Green Bean Varieties
…in fertile, well-drained soil with at least eight hours of sun per day. Spacing depends on what type of beans you plant: as a general rule, leave 4 to 6…
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
…threat of frost is passed and the soil starts to warm. Add a few more green bean plants every two weeks to stagger the harvest, and you’ll be able to…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…may also be eligible for funding assistance related to soil testing expenses required under the National Organic Program. Eligible producers could receive 75 percent of those expenses, up to $100…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
…and help strengthen resistance to pest attack. “The first thing is they induce systemic resistance. They also build soil structure because some biostimulants are food for beneficial microbes and some…
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
…time to start planning and planting spring bulbs, perennials and more before winter sets in. The cooler temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still…
Snake Plant is the Popular Houseplant for Beginners
…you only need to give this plant more moisture when the soil has dried out. When it comes to soil, the best option is a loose and spacious pot with…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…has its own set of ranking dates to be considered for fiscal year 2022 funding. “NRCS conservation programs are good for natural resources and for your operation’s bottom line,” NRCS…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
…Victoria Hornbaker, as well as reports on nitrogen management in carrots, and FSA’s new soil carbon monitoring initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
…start them indoors like some vegetables. These seeds need warm soil, so you should wait about 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost to plant; if you put the…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
…that have chewing mouthparts like Lepidoptera, or Coleoptera, and so on. Then we have entomopathogenic nematodes that are very effective against soil-dwelling life stages,” Dara explained. “Depending on the product…