…when it gets cold. Make sure you use a container that allows at least 3 inches of soil around the rhizome. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: Ginger root/by Candace Hunter…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
…shade. Many varieties can withstand full sun as well, as long as they get plenty of watering. Soil should be moist, but never wet, as this will cause root rot,…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…other NRCS conservation easement program, the landowner will maintain the title to the land along with the rights of control and recreational use. NRCS encourages interested landowners to coordinate with…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on an upcoming NRCS easement application deadline, a…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…“If you are looking at biofertilizers and soil amendments it is in the whole production system both for economic purposes and crop protection.” Dara added that the products need more…
Understanding Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming System
…to sustainable agriculture methods, regenerative ag applies management techniques to restore systems such as soils. “With today’s technologies, and this has just been in the last five years with the…
How to Plant and Care for Beans
…of 2-inches. Before planting, soak the bean overnight. Plant after the danger of frost has passed, when soil temps are above 60°F. Be careful not to plant when the soil…
How to Care for Your Lavender Plants
…yearly layer of well-aged compost spread on the soil surface in the bed will suffice. Over-fertilizing will cause excessive leaf development and fewer flowers. Lavender is cold sensitive so you…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
Research that is being made possible through the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Healthy Soils Demonstration Project is starting to take shape at multiple sites throughout the state. Researchers…
Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest
…to trap heat. Well-drained soil is a must for lavender. You can add sand or small rocks to your soil if you live in an area with heavy clay. Raised…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…responses and site visits nationwide. This ensured the results weren’t limited to a single region, where climate, soil, production practices and other factors can differ from other parts of the…
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…FarmBeats kit includes preconfigured Microsoft Azure cloud services and a Raspberry Pi with soil moisture, light, ambient temperature, and humidity sensors to collect data. The data is then visualized in…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
…to advance soil health such as the development of the Regenerative Agriculture Self-Assessment tool to assist growers with understanding the value of soil health and biodiversity. The company has also…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
…signups Status update on 2018 Farm Bill implementation Presentations by NRCS program leads General discussions on conservation topics of importance to attendees Source: USDA/NRCS-California Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…