…Ganaz, who lets farms recruit farmworkers with a few taps from their smartphone, and GroGuru, who offers a precision soil and irrigation monitoring system, participated in the Radicle Automation Challenge…
Foods to Grow on a Balcony
…containers or hanging baskets. Try all sorts of Lettuce varieties – which do not require a lot of space or soil. A grapevine just needs a bit of space on…
Help Your Summer Garden Survive the Heat Wave
…or a shady tree. Water often – but try not to over-water. Blanket the soil in your garden with about 2 to 3 inches of mulch so you’ll have to…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…remain relevant to the industry regarding orchard spacing and pruning methods. Kallsen referenced the study showing overall yield per acre is less over time with higher density orchards. Another project…
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager Margaret…
Celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week
…removal and restoration projects. Using certified “weed-free” hay, seed, mulch, soil, and gravel can be helpful in combatting invasive species, along with choosing to plant only native and other non-invasive…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…covered in the USDA H-GAP Audit Program. The aligned components include areas such as biological soil amendments; sprouts; domesticated and wild animals; worker training; health and hygiene; and equipment, tools…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and boost soil health.” FSA stopped accepting applications last fall for the CRP continuous signup (excluding applications for the Conservation Reserve…
Almond Matters: Addressing Alternaria Issues
…thing is to be monitoring your orchards, especially if you have a high-density planted almond orchard,” said Burkdoll. Along with growing conditions, some trees may be more vulnerable to infection…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…be located at https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=CA. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935….
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…to tackle together: hedgerows to house pollinators and beneficial insects; cover crops, composting and crop rotation to revive the depleted soil; grassed waterways and underground outlets to help with erosion,…
Celebrating National Walnut Day
…the walnut tree, walnuts are a high-density source of nutrients, particularly proteins and essential fatty acids. Like other tree nuts, walnuts must be processed and stored properly. Grown for their…
Almond Matters: Industry Trends and Concerns
…plans for the future and determining which variety to invest in. “There’s different growth habits in different varieties and that should predicate how a variety is planted, what density. If…
Wood Fireplace Ashes for Your Vegetable Garden
…behind from your wood burning as a compost for your garden or lawn. Wood ash will help soil rejuvenate, and adding it at the right time can give nutrient boosts…