…new plantings and removals. It is a continuation of a long series of industry-funded grape acreage surveys. This report consists of two parts: Estimated grape acreage — bearing, non-bearing, and…
Plan Your Ultimate Flower and Veggie Garden
…lastly, before getting started, survey your soil. Good soil is key to a successful and bountiful garden. For ground planting, test the soil with a soil sample kit and turn…
Planting a Bee Friendly Garden
…bee colonies are quickly disappearing. So it’s important to remember our favorite pollinating friends when planning and planting things that will keep them coming around and coming back for more….
USDA to Immediately Assist Producers for Qualifying Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program Losses
…in time for the spring planting season.” ELAP aims to help eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease, certain adverse weather events or loss…
Agri View: Peanuts vs. Cotton
…few farmers took his advice. Now when the next planting season came around, they planted peanuts instead of cotton. Overall, it worked well. Those who took his advice had a…
Tips for Planting a Butterfly Garden
We all need to remember, butterflies are pollinators. What better way to attract butterflies than to plant a garden. Cathy Isom has some tips for planting a beautiful butterfly garden….
Sprucing Up the Garden Fence
…the wonderful spring planting we will all soon be doing, sprucing up the garden by paying particular attention to the fence should also be included. Why? For the most part,…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
…for this industry this year, planting trends and what the supplies look like compared to meeting the current demand. “We believe that we’re pretty much in balance throughout the state…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to quickly detect and rapidly respond to invasive pests and diseases. They also help our country maintain the infrastructure necessary for making sure that disease-free, certified planting materials are available…
Preparing for Autumn and Winter Gardening
…after the days have shortened and snow has begun falling. Otherwise, fall is the time to start planting things for spring. Leeks, garlic and onions will produce sooner in the…
Right Time to Plant for Summer Veggies
In the second part of her series on preparing and planting your garden, Cathy Isom fills us in about the right time to start on those summer vegetables for your…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…Her next project entails planting lemongrass to act as a natural pest deterrent, as well as implementing a high tunnel planned through NRCS to protect her organic basil from the…
Celebrating National Plant a Flower Day
…in motion for spring, because its National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. You…
Agri View: Planting by Zodiac Signs
…has noticed. Farmers have quit planting by the signs. Planting by the signs meant by the Zodiac signs in the Old Farmer’s Almanac. It listed the various seven best days…