…simply place the eye facing upward about three inches deep in good, nutrient-rich soil. Don’t let the soil dry out but also don’t overwater. Ginger doesn’t require much sunlight. It’s…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
Statement by Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen “Water is the lifeblood of Central Valley agriculture. Our region’s jobs, economic activity and overall health is directly related to the…
How to Breed Your Homegrown Orchids
…off the soil from the roots. Remove any dried-up bulbs and anything that looks unhealthy. Then separate the pseudo bulbs into small groups by hand. You’ll need three bulbs with…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Nutrien’s acquisition of the plant and soil health firm…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
…$20 million in working capital. Actagro was founded in 1997 and has grown into a developer, manufacturer and marketer of soil and plant health products that increase crop productivity. Actagro’s…
How to Water and Feed Your Orchids
…root damage. Wet the soil before you feed it. All orchids like extra humidity. One of the best ways to achieve this is to fill a small tray with hydroponic…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…that focuses on reaching out to at-risk youth at the center. In Ohio, the Ohio Valley CTC FFA chapter will be working with Adams County Soil and Water to create…
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
…those living in rural America. “Reliable broadband is critical for nearly every aspect of life, from education to health care to agriculture and beyond. By working across the federal government…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
…their crops the same while reducing their water use by 20 to 25 percent and of course protecting the nitrates in the soil.” During the press conference afterward, Johansson noted…
Growing Your Own Potatoes
…keep soil temperatures and final frost dates in mind. Plant seed potatoes with the cut side down, in rows that are 3 inches deep and 10 inches apart. Subsequent rows…
Giving Your Garden a Head Start
…months, now may be the time to add more compost and rotted manure to your soil and give your plants the best soil to grow in. And, fruit trees, grapevines,…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) released a revised draft of the indoor heat illness regulation on January 29. A draft of the regulation had previously been released…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…year, about the 3rd or fourth week of February is ideal time to plant them directly in the soil. You could also plant lettuce, chard, cabbage, and onions outdoors. Just…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…e-Connectivity in rural communities. “High-speed broadband e-Connectivity is becoming more and more essential to doing business, delivering health care, and, for schoolchildren, doing homework in rural communities,” Hazlett said. “This…