…practices to improve soil health and integrated pest management systems. Geetika Joshi from the California Department of Food and Agriculture went over the components of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP)….
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
…are grown in. If you prefer one color over the other, acidic soil with a pH below 6.0 will promote blue blooms, while alkaline soil, with a pH above 6.0,…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…“Although we still have CDC coronavirus related health precautions in place for the safety of our customers and employees, we strongly encourage you to call the nearest office and schedule…
Onion Diseases You May Encounter, and Dealing with Them
…try to prevent it by starting seeds in a soil-less starting medium, such as perlite or vermiculite and coconut coir. As far as onion diseases go, Onion White Rot is…
Preventing Serious Health Issues from Chicken Coop Dust
How chicken coop dust could be harmful to your health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Andy M. from Pixabay Chicken coop dust, also known as…
A Few Common Composting Mistakes You Need to Avoid
…landfills, and transforms into one of the best soil boosters you can add to your garden. Just mix air, water, and some kitchen scraps and yard trimmings, then wait. There…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…dietician. Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness goals with 1:1 and…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
…so that you can harvest after a year. Sugar Cane can also be planted in containers. Use a nutrient-laden soil with lots of nitrogen and phosphorus. Keep the soil consistently moist…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…Roots allowed to stay in standing water will rot. Pour water over the soil until you see water running out of the bottom of the pot. Check the soil in your…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…“And unlike standard health and safety inspections, the access regulation is not germane to any benefit provided to agricultural employers or any risk posed to the public.” About the Author…
Keeping The Table Olive Industry Alive Through Mechanization
…to produce them competitively given the soil water situation,” said Ferguson. “We’re going to go down fighting and hopefully we don’t go down.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…you can eat well on a budget. It takes some planning and discipline, but it’s worth it. Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health…
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
…attracts hummingbirds. There’s one drought-tolerant plant that has it all, and that’s Lavender. It looks beautiful and is as tough as nails (except in soggy soil). Enjoy the blue, lavender, purple,…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state partners, as well as Canadian public health officials. More than 700 tests were conducted during the investigation. FDA found several Salmonella…