…aphids. When seedlings fail to emerge from the soil or disappear altogether both cabbage root maggots and cutworms are suspect. When full-grown plants also develop slimy tunnels in the roots,…
Common Scallion Plant Problems to Watch Out For
…may be a sign of under watering and the soil they are growing in. Or, a slimy patch at the base of the stem which is a sign of overwatering….
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…years and are intended to address resource concerns such as carbon sequestration and soil health in high-priority areas. The program was first piloted in 2021 in four states. NRCS has…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…on their operations. Access to surface water for recharge, soil suitability, available methods, and management changes that are necessary for recharge are all important aspects when thinking about groundwater recharge….
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program. As of January 6, a total of 836 applications have…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
…No. 1 killer of citrus. The soil needs to dry out between deep watering’s. A Moisture Meter can come in handy for this. Don’t use a pot that’s too big…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
…How many of those orchards that still may be standing, not removed, are stressed?” said Joel Kimmelshue, Principal Soil and Agricultural Scientist for Land IQ. “Now we have refined that…
Easy to Grow Medicinal Must-Have Plant for the Garden
…little plant is remarkably hardy and grows in some pretty rough conditions. It prefers sandy soil that’s a bit acidic but can really grow just about anywhere. This plant pretty…
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
…bloom and putting on another application as a booster basically to keep that level of concentration of preemergent herbicide in the soil at an optimum.” Listen to the report below….
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…Villa. “The data does show that soil fertility is improving. We see nitrogen increasing. We see carbon increasing. So, it seems to be like a win-win scenario here.” There are…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-07-21
…issues, Proposition 12 having some international implications and details on an upcoming California Plant and Soil Conference next month. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
…of the weeds germinate in the top half-inch of the soil and the active ingredient in Chateau, flumioxazin, it doesn’t leech, nor does it volatilize up. So, it really stays…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…of 100 megabits per second (Mbps) (download) and 20 Mbps (upload). USDA will give funding priority to projects that will serve people in low-density rural areas and areas lacking internet…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…boost soil health. “Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners play a crucial role in charting the course towards a climate-smart future,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “On-Farm Trials…