…will be working with USDA in looking at soil carbon and bulk density of CRP grasslands across 600 sites nationally. Other partners include the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…landowners who are willing to undertake efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and rebuild soil carbon. Additionally, the letter states, “We encourage you to keep these crucial investments in place,…
Philodendron: Planting and Caring for this Iconic Houseplant
…potting soil that will hold moisture while draining away excess water. The pot should have good drainage. You can prune your philodendron anytime. Whether you have your plant in a…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…rewarding farmers for the total public value of their conservation practices. In addition to carbon sequestration, the voluntary federal program would pay for improved soil health, cleaner water, biodiversity and…
Easy Steps to Follow When Planting Nursery Plants
…necessary. Tuck your plant in the soil, water, then add more soil if needed to completely fill the hole. Replace or add mulch around your new perennial, making sure it…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…watering can to apply it to the soil. You don’t want to use concentrated fertilizers because they will burn your plant. If you did happen to plant outdoors in the…
Growing Pineapple No Matter Where You Live
…should stick out and just the base should be buried. Once in the hole, fill in with soil around the base, pressing down to make it firm. Give the plant…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…to improve soil health, address livestock methane emissions, and promote equipment replacement. Funding will also be used to provide technical assistance and incentivize the development of conservation management plans on…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…the Valley Air District to chip or shred materials from orchard removals. “For an almond orchard, it covers around $600 per acre if it’s incorporated into the soil and $300…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Expanding Soil Health Through Carbon Markets, among others. First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program has leveraged partner contributions of more than $1 for every…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…germinated, but the seedlings seem weak, dig around in the soil a bit. You may be dealing with seed corn maggots or click beetle larvae. These jerks love to gnaw…
Problems That Can ‘Pop’ Up When Growing Corn
…and rotten, then your soil might not have sufficient drainage. Although corn needs a lot of water to grow well, accumulated moisture can rot the seeds before sprouting. Additionally, if…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
How to care for your guava tree once you get it in soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Akhmad Bayuri from Pixabay If you have…
Reducing Irrigation Achieves Same Quality and Yield in Winegrape Research
…of carbohydrate content and evaluation of the fruit produced. Kurtural explained that they looked at the relationship the vines had with the endemic fungi in the soil. Upon evaluation, the…