…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…
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…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….
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…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…
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
…them consistently, and reach out to a professional if you need help. Health Bite: Which Diet is Best? Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…project looking at building soil health to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also improving water quality. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said that part of the…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…costs is to use mulch to retain moisture in the soil, water deeper and less frequently, knowing when to water, and harvesting rain water. You can also reduce that water…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…Anthracnose, Downey Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, and White Rust. Good gardening practices like watering at the soil level, spacing plants appropriate, and planting them somewhere they get lots of morning sun…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…waterlogged soil, or high humidity. Raised beds can enhance drainage; surrounding plants with a gravel mulch can help increase heat around roots. After flowering, shear plants back a few inches…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…are doing what they can to keep their trees healthy heading into harvest. Getting timely applications out both before and after hull split can help manage pest populations during harvest,…