…may be a sign of under watering and the soil they are growing in. Or, a slimy patch at the base of the stem which is a sign of overwatering….
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests.” The strategy outlines the need to significantly increase fuels and forest health treatments to address the escalating crisis of wildfire danger that…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…yields to protect from pest and disease damage. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said biosolutions come in a variety of different forms. “They can be plant health types of…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…years and are intended to address resource concerns such as carbon sequestration and soil health in high-priority areas. The program was first piloted in 2021 in four states. NRCS has…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…on their operations. Access to surface water for recharge, soil suitability, available methods, and management changes that are necessary for recharge are all important aspects when thinking about groundwater recharge….
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program. As of January 6, a total of 836 applications have…
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
…yet they live longer, are healthier and yield more fruit than their infected relatives. While numerous projects are searching for solutions to HLB, this one is different because the plants…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
…and San Jose scale is essential for maintaining nut quality and tree health. Field Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., Pat Clay said monitoring will be critical for determining what type…
Small Amount of Black Beans adds Multiple Health Benefits
Black Bean And Corn Salsa Recipe Get the recipe on A Southern Soul website./Pinterest image How a small amount of black beans can add multiple health benefits. That’s coming up…
Health Benefits of Holy Basil and How to Use It
The health benefits of Holy Basil and how to use it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holy Basil Pinterest image Holy Basil Tulsi Tea Holy basil, also…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
…No. 1 killer of citrus. The soil needs to dry out between deep watering’s. A Moisture Meter can come in handy for this. Don’t use a pot that’s too big…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…for water prioritization were identified as health and safety needs and Delta salinity control, endangered species, storage, and finally additional supply allocations if water remains available. DWR has indicated that…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $16.3 million to help protect animal health. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding funding to states,…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
…How many of those orchards that still may be standing, not removed, are stressed?” said Joel Kimmelshue, Principal Soil and Agricultural Scientist for Land IQ. “Now we have refined that…