…preferences. It likes mildly acidic soil, ideally in the 6.0 to 6.5 pH range, which is typical for most gardens. Like any leafy vegetable, kale also likes the soil to…
NRCS Sends Team to Aid Puerto Rico
…Carlos Suarez is the State Conservationist from California who will be joining the effort. Suarez noted that the team of specialists consists of “engineers, soil scientists, soil conservationists, and agronomists…
Register for Farm of the Future Field Day
…farm management tools. Irrigation infrastructure will feature continuous pump monitoring and automation. Soil mapping along with remoting sensing will also be discussed. Peer-reviewed presentations will also be available to growers…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; the Agricultural Marketing Service; and the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration. The Under Secretary for FPAC oversees three critical USDA agencies: the Farm…
Water Year 2017 Just Short of Record
…relieved considerably. Runoff in major river basins exceeded 150 percent of the average for the first time in six years. The abundant runoff helped to replenish depleted soil moisture and…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the United States. Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers and landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for…
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
…trials in sandy soils that have been used for growing almonds for a significant amount of time. These soil types are particularly attractive environments for nematodes. Growers have historically opted…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…health, hygiene, and training, along with postharvest handling and sanitation. Instruction will also address how to develop a farm food safety plan. Along with food safety, attendees will also be…
APHIS to Allow the Importation of Fresh Persimmons from New Zealand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its regulations to allow the importation of fresh persimmons from New Zealand into the United States….
Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform
…businesses running. The labor shortage on America’s farms and ranches is growing, and the lack of a stable, legal supply of workers places the health of too many farms at…
Methods for Building Fertile Soil
…garden cannot thrive unless you have healthy, nutrient-rich soil for your plantings. There are many ways of building a fertile soil without the use of chemical fertilizers. First, always choose…
UC ANR and AgStart Receive Funding to Cultivate the VINE
…is working with UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health and Valley Vision, is being structured to complement other efforts to establish food, agriculture, and natural resources incubation and…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…help us provide nutrition for bees? Are you interested in cultivating cover crops that benefit bees and soil health? PAm will provide the seed for you to plant for FREE….
Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home
…always consult with your doctor first, especially if you’re taking medication or having any health conditions. It’s also a good idea to know your plant hardiness zone, so you know…