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…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…such as precision agriculture applications, on-site carbon storage and planting for high carbon sequestration rate, and new soil amendments to improve water quality. Some of these benefits of CSP include:…
Agri View: Technology Expanding
…of the world would be hungry. It is more than just driverless tractors. It is satellite guided planting systems, crop irrigation, plant disease, and insect control. Now, it is drones….
USDA Releases 2018 Planting Estimates
While some planters are already working in Texas, the Corn Belt seems a long way away from planting because of snow and ice. However, the USDA is already thinking about…
February Garden Prep for Spring Gardening
…amount and keep granules away from the base of stems. Another way to prepare your flowerbeds for spring planting is by adding and incorporating soil amendments like mushroom compost, manure…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…takes place in southern California where the climate is more suitable for a sub-tropic crop. Some avocado growers have begun planting coffee trees as the irrigation and fertilizer requirements for…