…to mature and grow large enough for harvest to be worthwhile. Exposure to frost is recommended to ensure the sweetest, tastiest root. Wait until frost before pulling your crop. I’m…
Making Salts from Herbs Growing in Your Garden
…Lavender, Thyme, and Dill all work nicely with salt, too. The best salt to use when mixing with herbs is Coarse Sea Salt, Kosher Salt, Himalayan Pink, and Wood Smoke…
EPA Makes Final Review Decision on Glyphosate
…Registration Review Decision, the EPA continues its stance on glyphosate as being safe and, “did not identify any human health risks from exposure to glyphosate.” The review also noted, “the…
Plants to Brighten Your Outdoor Patio Space
…You can find plants that thrive in your shady retreat or in full sunlight. No matter the shape, size, or exposure you receive on your patio, you can find a…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…125 research projects to address the five major factors impacting honey bee health – varroa mites, pest and disease management, lack of genetic diversity, pesticide exposure and access to forage…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-07-20
…deal with Japan, a new patented smoke taint removal process and the focus on expanding current traceability methods. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…the smoke, duration of exposure and timing in the season are the most influential factors in determining smoke damage. The fruit is essentially more at risk to damage the closer…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-23-19
…the House passage of USMCA and ag commissioner requirements for reporting pesticide exposure. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
While passing along information related to pesticide exposure incidents to the local District Attorney’s (DA) office is not a new requirement for county ag commissioners, it has raised some questions…
Aggressive Regulation Conversations Around 1,3-D
…the Department of Pesticide Regulations is discussing shorter exposure to the product, and regulatory requirements could be extreme. “1,3-D has had some conversations around it regarding long-term exposure for a…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
…limit virus levels by treating for and reducing exposure to Varroa mites, which spread the virus,” Ryabov said. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Herbs That Do Best When Grown in the Shade
…the flavor may differ depending on the amount of sun exposure is received. Anise: a great companion plant due to its pungent aroma. And it repels certain pests like aphids….
‘Increase in Citations’ Expected with Labor Code Changes from AB 1805
…illness,’” said Wolfe. The definition of ‘serious exposure’ has also been revised with AB 1805. Prior to the bill, ‘serious exposure’ was determined to be when there was “a substantial…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
…(Cal/OSHA) Standards Board passed an emergency regulation related to worker safety as it pertains to smoke exposure. Cal/OSHA is now working toward creating a permanent regulation with a more stringent…