…pH levels in soils before planting. “Once the trees are in the ground it’s very difficult to change,” said Faber, “so you really have to correct it before you plant.”…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
California cotton growers are anticipating a solid year in 2018. There is so much confidence in the industry moving forward, some growers are considering planting cotton for the first time….
Weather Causes California Rice To Take Hit in 2017
…a decrease in yields and overall acreage. The spring rains caused about a 10-day delay in seedbed preparation and rice planting in many areas. Many growers were rushed to get…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
…covers erosion control and water quality practices on eligible cropland, rangeland, and nonindustrial private forestland. Typical practices include mulching, seeding, grade stabilization, tree planting and other measures to protect burned…
Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables
…them next Fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables When it comes to our gardens, spring isn’t the only time we should be…
Seed Company Helps Jump-start Elementary Garden
…Chin explained. “The only region in California that is doing some winter planting is the Salinas Valley, Santa Maria area and down into Arizona.” Chin and Scott holding a flat…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…of certain rehabilitation practices, such as creating check dams in drainages, using damaged trees to slow runoff, repairing culvert systems, and planting tree seedlings. NRCS is waiving the standard 30-day…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
…mechanization in response to the labor constraints. Farmers also reported planting fewer acres, or simply leaving some crops unharvested. Other respondents noted changing crops or reducing cultivations activities like pruning…
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
…replant disease infested soils.” Spot fumigation does have some limitations related to how the plantings are administered. Planting by hand will not necessarily provide the precision required by the fumigation…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…the program. Listen to the report: More from The Almond Board of California: Studies show that planting forage provides honey bees with better nutrition, and healthy honey bees mean better…
Tomato Crop Coming in Lighter than Expected
…because of the wet spring,” said Arbuckle farmer Darrin Williams. “A lot of growers weren’t able to stay on schedule planting, and that created problems at harvest time.” It was…
Above Normal Temperatures Through the End of 2017
…planting season. That fact may be made worse because of drought spreading across the Midwest, including Kansas, as well as drought conditions that remain across parts of the Northern Plains….
EPA Considering Dicamba Limits
…to decide soon on rules guiding usage because farmers will make planting decisions for next spring over the next several months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Reasons to Plant in the Fall
…feature certain plants, such as perennials that are best planted in the fall like peonies and iris Planting in the next few weeks and into early October will give roots…