…giant hornet spotting this year on August 11. A Washington state tracking team, along with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, located the…
Some of the Many Ways to Increase Your Eggplant Harvest
…their growth and increase your eggplant harvest is to lay black plastic over your garden soil several weeks before planting. If you increase the soil temperature above 70°F, you’ll see…
Problems and Solutions When Growing Artichokes
…munch on growing artichokes. Till your soil and keep up on weeding during the growing season. Artichoke Plume Moth is a 1-inch brown moth which feeds on all of the…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…aims to increase soil health, protect water quality, and enhance conservation approaches on farms. Major food and agriculture companies such as General Mills, Bayer, Walmart, Cargill, Corteva, Pepsico, and even…
Growing a Unique and Tasty Veggie that Chefs Love
…and you’re not adding any salt to your garden soil. Crystalline ice plant grows well in containers, and since it takes over the area where it’s planted, along with adding…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…But we’ll leave the milk sustainability comparisons for another day. Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you…
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Webinar Happening Next Week
…the morning with a presentation on organic soil fertility for vegetables. That will be followed up with discussions on the role of soil moisture in development and management of Macrophomina…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is looking for public comment on proposed changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The Budget Act of 2021 has appropriated a total of…
Growing a Tasty Treat Known to Resist Many Pests and Diseases
…of three and space those clusters out to 18 inches apart. Water well, wetting the soil down to an inch. There are a lot of plants that grow well with…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…and international audiences through marketing efforts and by funding and promoting research about almonds’ health benefits, efficient and sustainable farming, food safety and more. ABC works on behalf of the…
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
…to fall under one of the six focus areas for the grant program. Priority areas include soil health, weed, pest, and disease management, resilient cultivars, livestock and poultry, social science,…
Health Bite: Diet Myths
Over the years, bad advice and diet myths have thrown off track many people in pursuit of better health. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your Ag Net West Health Bite….
Delicious and Nutritious Leafy Greens to Grow in the Home Garden
…to grow in well-drained soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in spring, before the temperatures rise, or in fall, about a month before the first frost. Heatwave Blend is…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
The best companion plants for onions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Experiment with companion planting for onions to improve the flavor, yield, and health of your garden-grown…