…invasive plants from damaging agriculture goods, the U.N. declared this year, as the International Year of Plant Health. USDA is leading those efforts by encouraging everyone to take part in stopping…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Preemergent Applications
…soil profile where it needs to work in that top layer.” The most cost-effective method for activating a preemergent herbicide is going to come from a rain event. With the…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…implementing on-farm soil health practices like planting cover crops, reducing tillage and more carefully managing crop residue,” said National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross. “This new rule gives the…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Using Technology To Make Healthier Cows
…HarvestPort.com. Richard Strafehl of Healthy Cow Corporation joins WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue during this episode of Voice of the Valley. Healthy Cow is an ag-biotechnology company focused on helping dairy…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be moving forward with funding several farm bill initiatives. The agency recently announced that it…
New USDA Honeybee Research Facility to Focus on Pollinator Health
…is part of the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Research Unit, which is assigned the task of developing approaches to improve bee health in the face of a myriad of…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…that protect human, animal, and plant health while improving the flow of trade. Key Provision: Poultry and Eggs U.S. poultry producers will have expanded access to Canada for chicken, turkey,…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…planted 34,000 acres of bee pasture through Project Apis m.’s Seeds for Bees program.5 Beyond the benefits to pollinators, these plantings also help farmers improve soil health, water infiltration and…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…need to make the necessary soil preparations taking into account the history of the site and any issues with soil-borne pathogens. Each step in the process helps to secure a…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…hog supply has been ravaged by African swine fever — a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks — resulting in a tremendous shortage of…
Adding a Beautiful Rock Garden to Your Yard
…creations to faux dried river beds to rustic mounds of stones, soil, and plants. It all depends on your preferences and the amount of space (and rock) you have to…
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
…with a lot of soil after excavating, and there are a few ways to use that earth. One way is to make berms on the downside of the garden. A…
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
…sand and compost to loosen the soil condition. If you’re growing peanuts inside, you can use a large 4-inch-deep plastic bowl. Fill the bowl with moist potting soil. Shell at…
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
…report include helping to promote economic prosperity through working with growers to adopt superior varieties of crops, as well as implement new practices to ensure the health of livestock. Through…