The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board recently held a public hearing on the proposed nighttime lighting requirements for agricultural operations. Several ag industry groups expressed concern…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…is critical for economic prosperity and quality of life in the 21st century, from education to health care to agriculture to manufacturing and beyond,” Secretary Perdue said. “We at USDA are…
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
…wisely. It’s best to go with smaller plants because of their need for support and headspace in the pot. Hanging baskets will need to have an ideal soil as well…
Growing Your Own Lettuce
…But if worried about warmer temperatures, plant in partial shade to help soil remain cooler. You can start head lettuce indoors approximately one month before it should be planted outdoors….
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…are several reasons why it’s a good idea to make your own potting mix, including: You know exactly what’s inside your soil, you can save your hard-earned money, homemade…
‘Get Snacking Challenge’ to Promote CA Strawberries
…three snacks for each of five months of the challenge. Clinical research suggests that eating just one serving of eight strawberries a day may improve heart health, help manage diabetes,…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…spilled seeds are removed or covered by soil to protect wildlife and the environment; and remove all treated seed left in containers and equipment. “Seed treatments provide farmers with an…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease Now Detected in Arizona
Another instance of virulent Newcastle disease was confirmed outside of California, this time in Coconino County, Arizona. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
Many Uses of Dill and Why Grow Your Own
…the soil is about 60-70°F. If you don’t want dill coming back, either snip it before the seeds form or plant it in a container. Once outside, beware of aphids,…
NPPC Cancels 2019 World Pork Expo as Precaution
…only pigs and presents no human health or food safety risks. There is currently no vaccine to treat the swine disease. “While an evaluation by veterinarians and other third-party experts…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
…Bullard said no matter if a grower is looking for erosion control, pollinator habitat, increased soil organic matter or added nitrogen, their work is continuing to find the best and…
Tips for Growing Carrots in Containers
…containers is easy, especially if you choose the right varieties, and the right soil they need in order to thrive. Carrots are a great addition to any balcony: you simply…
Ag Employers Urged to Weigh in on Nighttime Labor Regulations
The opportunity for public comment on the proposed changes to nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is nearing its end. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is…