…If you’re familiar with verticillium wilt and various leaf blights, then you’ve already met a couple of the worst bacterial plant pathogens. Although these are soil-borne, they’re generally distributed by…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…formed Blueberry Coalition for Progress and Health offered an alternative point of view during the hearing. The group points to increasing supply originating from Washington and Oregon as having the…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…plants out well, don’t overwater them, and clear out debris from soil level. For example, rake and sweep away fallen leaves. If your plants do get powdery, there are some…
Almond Matters: Getting Weed Control Before Bud Break
…pushes the preemergent material into the soil to create a barrier to prevent weed germination. Getting good coverage is essential for achieving the most weed control possible. Making slow, deliberate…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…aimed at addressing farmer stress and mental health challenges. Bronaugh also holds experience with the administration of various extension programs. There is optimism that Bronaugh’s background and working relationship with…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…humidity to germinate. As a result, you can thwart their efforts by reducing humidity. Water at soil level rather than from overhead, so you don’t drench their leaves. Additionally, make…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…soil care, and rotate your crops annually to keep the soil—and edible plants—healthy. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Treat Common Plant Pathogens Naturally…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering researchers working on worm-like robots to collect soil data,…
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, developing a disease management program is essential for ensuring the health of trees. Making adequate preparations will help with the efficiency…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…are receiving significant funding support. The Healthy Soils Program administered by CDFA will be allocated $30 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. An additional $170 from the Greenhouse Gas…
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
…and will grow in most soil types as long as the earth holds moisture but drains excess water away. If your area has a native soapnut variety, grow that particular…
An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Watering Houseplants
…you will want to try for your houseplants. The technique is known as bottom watering. The potting soil basically acts like a sponge and draws the water into the tiny…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…nearly $400,000. Nearly $5 million will be split between the National Clean Plant Network and Emergency Plant Health Response teams. A project involving agricultural detector dog teams in California is…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases on an annual basis. More than nine billion tons of soil has also been prevented from eroding through participation in CRP. While certain…