…growth and bright, tender stalks. Parsnips need nutrient-dense soil that’s loose enough to grow long and strong in. Give these sweet roots a raised bed of rich soil and watch…
Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow
…turmeric root, and ground spice One of today’s most popular herbs for health and wellness is turmeric. It’s been shown to be an amazing healing herb, with countless different health…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…of lab-produced and plant-based fake meat. Now in 2019 the group will work to ensure that a regulatory framework is properly implemented – one that protects the health and wellbeing…
Almond Update: Bee Best Management Practices Updated
The Almond Board of California has updated a few things in their recommended best management practices (BMPs) for growers to protect bee health. ABC’s recently retired Bob Curtis said the…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…in the Central Valley and Sierra foothills – can play an important role in helping the species. Through a variety of conservation practices, NRCS helps producers improve management of healthy…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…cattle health, and improving profitability. Cattlemen’s College is famous for stimulating and thought-provoking sessions that can help generate high returns for producers’ operations. Other highlights this week include the D.C….
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
…don’t threaten profits. These best practices can help growers combat common weed threats, ensuring healthy trees from year to year. Not all weeds are equal – some require specific conditions…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
…They like warm, loose soil, so keep their little pots at around 70 degrees for ideal germination rates. Cover the seeds with just 1/4 inch of soil and keep it…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
Virulent Newcastle disease spreads primarily by moving birds that appear healthy but have already been infected, which appears to be the case with the recent discovery in Utah. After multiple…
Consider Natural Irrigation for your Garden
…rainwater that accumulates in low spots, driveway runoffs, or roof catchments, for example, can be slowed, spread and soaked into the soil of your garden bed rather than draining away….
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…typically begin about a year in advance of planting to ensure the variety that is desired will be available and allow enough time to perform the necessary soil preparations. Once…
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…CDFA and establish 65 positions to enhance Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing detection, suppression, and eradication activities. The proposed budget also expands funding to $18 million for the Healthy Soils…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has found more virulent Newcastle disease in two commercial poultry operations in California. The latest discoveries…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…resistance and good tolerance to drought conditions. Those rootstocks included 1616c, Schwarzmann, 140Ru, Ramsey and 1103P. There are several other issues in the soils he is looking at, including boron…