…spring landscape. Heath is a tiny, compact shrub that’s ideal for rock gardens and other spots with well-drained acidic soil. When it blooms, it produces huge numbers of pink, white,…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service needs $55 million to counteract the loss of user fees the agency collects from airline traffic. An additional $45 million is being requested…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…in fresh or dried arrangements. Globe thistle is heat- and drought-resistant and will grow easily in any well-drained soil. Bergenia, also commonly called Pig Squeak, simply because the leaves are…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees, Webinar on Benefits This week
…about the research on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Look for the Bee Health Webinar event on ABC’s upcoming events calendar. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…they’re aware of the latest guidelines from health officials and government agencies. “Based on the questions we’ve been receiving from farmers, we know they’re being diligent in having employees engage…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…age, based on underlying health conditions, or your potential exposure to others, please stay home and let your employer help you navigate how to access the money that is available…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
…to look at alternative modes of application of Sivanto. So, trying to give growers the option of doing some soil-applied treatments with Sivanto and we found those to be rather…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
…and leaves or cause the soil to expand and pots to break. When grown indoors, bonsai grow well in medium to bright light and consistent soil moisture. Bonsai trees will…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…advice, held a parade that was attended by 200,000 people. Within a few weeks, 45,000 Philadelphians had the flu. Their health care system was overwhelmed and 12,000 people died. But…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…COVID-19. Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS): APHIS and AMS continue to provide critical inspections and grading services. APHIS and AMS are ensuring the health…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
…use its authority to protect the health and safety of the American people.” The waiver applies to the transportation of medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is continuing efforts to provide a safe and healthy food supply. Those efforts include maintaining the strict infrastructure for food inspection, implementing extensive sanitary practices and…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
…million will be going towards supporting the state’s Emergency Plant Health Response Teams. An additional $850,000 will be divided between support for surveying for Asian defoliator moths and citrus pests….
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
…focusing on tree health will prolong their groves. Research showed that giving the trees the exact nutrients they need in small, but more frequent amounts through fertigation had a significant…