…is a little natural light, a proper growing space, soil, the right container, water, and a little TLC. Of course you’ll want to know which fruits and veggies do the…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…agriculture can actively combat emissions by pulling carbon from the atmosphere and putting it into the soil. While agricultural emissions in California account for only eight 8 percent of the…
Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden
…shops, and hotels are great spots for getting free, boxy garbage. Organic mulches also develop the garden soil for plants, and they moderate the soil temperature so that plants don’t…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…to overcome, including training the dogs to work on California soil, which is different from their home dirt in Florida. The various groups involved also need to learn how to…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…rotational benefits to not only subsequent crops like lettuce and tomato, and wheat and corn and so forth, but also for soil health and holding the soil in place and…
How Much to Plant in the Garden
…by many factors including soil quality, water, weather, pests/diseases, and location. The calculator should be used as a rough estimation and adjust numbers according to your needs. I’m Cathy Isom……
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…and European wheat. The results suggest that more intensive production methods require less land, cause less soil loss, consume less water and may result in the production of fewer pollutants….
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
A new organic production project will be looking closely at soil conditions and evaluating the effects of tilling in vegetable production. The project is being funded through a grant from…
Building Good Soil for Your Garden
…the soil to add back important elements like calcium and iron. Rock minerals are an inexpensive, very effective way of re-mineralizing soil. Compost helps improve soil structure. So do leaves…
Planting and Caring for Apple Trees
…the way around it. When digging the hole, it should be twice as wide as the root ball and a couple feet deep. The loose soil should be added back…
Choosing the Right Apple Tree to Grow
…Zones 5 through 8, where it stays warmer longer. It’s important to choose a variety with a comparable amount of “chill hours” as the climate where you live. Soil is…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…purposes. However, periodic grazing has a substantially smaller impact on an ecosystem than a wildfire. Grazing can also help to improve the overall health and function of the soil by…
ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill
…and are cost effective. ASTA also supports the Soil Health Demonstration Project language included in the Senate version of the Bill. Trade: ASTA supports language in both the House and…
How, and Best Time, to Plant the “Three Sisters”
…frost. Create a bed that’s at least four feet long by four feet wide and about one foot high. If the soil is mildly acidic, work in a couple of…