…to power the unit, the cables, the installation and hookup, as well as access to their data from a soil moisture sensor of their choosing for 12 months basically,” said…
A Number of Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Other Than Trash
…Recycling coffee grounds by adding them to your garden can help enrich the soil with organic matter and minerals. There are other ways to reuse coffee grounds as well. In…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
…Ellis Technical Nutrition Agronomist Matt Comrey said in his area north of Sacramento, trees are a little bit behind because of temperatures and soil type. Bloom is expected within the…
Why Probiotics Should Be Added to the Garden Soil
How and why probiotics should be added to your garden soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by NT Franklin from Pixabay We’ve all heard how using…
Registration Open for Inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference
…around the country. Conversations will focus on emerging technologies, soil science, and best practices in soil management. Speakers and panels will be live-streamed and the virtual halls for exhibitors and…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…the California State University, Monterey Bay. “In areas where weed density was really high is where we saw the most impact with the crews having to spend less time within…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…for transplanting at the same time. Spinach seedlings can also be planted in February and transplanted out in the garden as soon as the soil is workable. Potatoes will also…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…to create new markets, incentives for soil health, for carbon sequestration, for methane capture and reuse,” said Vilsack. Finally, Vilsack highlighted markets as another ‘why not?’ opportunity for USDA to…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…planted a new cover crop then plowed it under. After a few years it measurably increased the organic content of his soil and reduced his water demand. He also cut…
Keeping Almond Orchards Safe from Nematode Damage
…taking a soil nematode sample to be sure. “Bayer has a program called the Soil Nematode Analysis Program,” Jimenez noted. “Through that program growers can submit a nematode sample to…
Put the Brakes on Some Pesky Little Diggers in the Garden
How to put the brakes on some pesky little diggers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whenever you see rounded, raised ridges of soil running across…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
…houseplant leaves turning yellow: Overwatering and under-watering. Drowning your plant can cause yellow leaves. When there is not enough water in the soil, the plant finds it difficult to accumulate…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-27-21
…study that investigates beneficial soil fungus in tomatoes, and agriculture groups seek support from Biden on a shipping container shortage. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
…and Peace lily. In fact, if you keep the soil of Peace Lily consistently moist, it will re-bloom several times a year. Prayer Plant, on the other hand, as lovely…