…foods in moderation usually helps keep us happy and sane. Health Bite: Calories 101 Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
…Newsom’s budget revise, an industry group voiced opposition to proposed mill assessment increase, and why obtaining health insurance with off-farm jobs adds stress to a farmer’s load. Tune in to…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries bed covered with protective mesh from birds. / Shutterstock Aside from good soil, steady water,…
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
…chilly northern states. Dark, leafy greens are the mainstay in stuff-that’s-good-for-you lists, and collards are just that. They’re in the same family as other well-established health food powerhouses like broccoli and kale. Collards…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
…can also help improve soil health and reduce tree water stress. ABC identified off-ground harvesting as a research priority based on the number of benefits it can provide. “We also…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-26-21
…health insurance and child care are two issues for producers nationwide, and shifting trends in California citrus varieties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Health Bite: Electrolyte 101
…For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness goals with 1:1 and group training. Visit www.reachfit.net. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Great Items to Use in the Garden Instead of Plastic
…Buy your soil and mulch in bulk, instead of buying dozens of smaller bags. Use a metal watering can instead of a plastic one that’s likely to break or crack…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
…Classic, CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials, and state-level CIG. Each of the components allows partners to address issues of soil health, water quality, and air quality while improving agricultural production….
How You Can Grow an Avocado Tree from the Pit
…its energies into new growth. Once the seedling has several new roots and thick leaves plant the seed in potting soil, in a sunny spot, and water well as it…
An Ingenious Way to Maximize Your Potato Harvest
…enough, so the soil is moistened but not saturated. Next, take four medium or five small seed potatoes or slips. Nestle each of these into the soil about 1.5 to…
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
…life stages but pupae are well suited in this case as they are just sitting there in the soil,” he said. Because of those considerations, biological options fit well into…
Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers
…to protect public safety and health. We want to learn what we don’t know and apply that to what we do so that we can do our best to prevent…
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
…94% Bell Peppers 92% Cauliflower 92% Cabbage 92% Watermelon 92% Strawberries 91% Cantaloupe 90% Peaches 89% Health Bite: Produce that Hydrates Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel…