…you only need to give this plant more moisture when the soil has dried out. When it comes to soil, the best option is a loose and spacious pot with…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
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Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
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Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
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Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
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Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
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MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
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Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
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USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
…in microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food science, and other disciplines. One individual affiliated with a consumer group is included in the membership of the committee. The activities of…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
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Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Three
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EPA, Army Announce Regional Roundtables on WOTUS
…public health, protects the environment, agricultural activity, and economic growth. The EPA says in a news release, “Crafting a lasting definition of WOTUS means that we must bolster our understanding…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
…inches tall, dig the hole 9 inches deep. Most spring-blooming bulbs like soil that’s on the dry side during their “off season” so choose an area to plant them that…