…haven’t been a part of rangelands and saying, ‘well these species are really drought tolerant. Livestock tolerate them. Or maybe they add fertility to the soil but they’re also drought…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…has a short period where it’s visible above the soil and it’s pretty small-statured. So, it’s hard to detect it before it goes to seed,” Hanson noted. Research efforts are…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…know and I’ll report back. Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness…
‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’
…safety, keeping young people safe, anhydrous ammonia safety, respiratory protection, mental health, and women’s health issues. Continuing Education credits for healthcare and allied health professionals will be available with two…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…from daylight to dark and they are a very essential part of the health of our community and the quality of life we have here,” Williams said. “The ability to…
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
…you the best harvest, ever: Start seeds indoor and keep them warm, about 80-85 degrees, while keeping soil moist but not soggy. Don’t plant seeds outdoors too early. Frost or…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for pandemic-related health and safety costs. A total of $700 million is being made available to support the new program through the Consolidated…
Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden
…of kitchen scraps, manure, and other biodegradable items. Over time, the mixture is broken down into rich, fertile soil that can be used as a garden substrate or amendment. It’s…
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
…about breadfruit is it can thrive in a variety of soils, but they prefer soil that is fertile, deep, and drains well. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
…beautiful, with its massive, Jurassic-looking foliage, this popular houseplant has a bit of a reputation for being particularly fickle in regards to light, water, soil, and temperature. Just a warning….
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and Agricultural Research Service, as well as the Fresno and Tulare County Ag Commissioner offices for helping to move the process forward. Access to the…
One of the Earliest Cultivated Plants in Human History
…Some are more cold tolerant than others, while some need specific soil. Others need humidity, and some can’t stand it. Check with your local nursery to see what does best…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
…in three areas: in soil health, in weed control, and supporting pollinators. But again, what benefits you get is going to depend a lot on management,” Wauters noted. The new…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
…animals includes building an early warning system to alert public health partners to potential threats so they can take steps sooner to prevent or limit the next global pandemic. USDA’s…