…because the still-warm soil temperatures give their roots time to grow enough to survive the winter. Fall is the best time to establish new turf grass, either by seeding or laying…
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
…standpoint,” said Fawkes. “There was a lot of time spent with local and state health officials looking at what their needs are for the current pandemic, what was going to…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
…impacts on California crop production over the next 20 years. UC Cooperative Extension and the Colusa Research Conservation District have launched an online resource focused on soil health. Federal agencies…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…scientific community, and members of health and regulatory committees. Identifying cost-effective ways that the agriculture sector can contribute to improving air quality is in line with the Agriculture Innovation Agenda…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…on the forest floor, but leaves the mature trees intact. (Photo: Susie Kocher) Written by Stanford graduate student Devin McMahon (now graduated), UC Berkeley Cooperative Extension forest health specialist Jodi Axelson and…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…resiliency post-pandemic, rural life and health, biotechnology, clean water, the Endangered Species Act, energy, taxes and farm policy programs. The answers are presented as they were received, unedited, to give…
Drought-Tolerant Plants that are Hard to Kill
…weeks and is a very drought-tolerant plant. Aloe is also an easy-care indoor plant that doesn’t need much water so you can let the soil dry out between watering. Same…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
…education. Experts in soil health and related fields, as well as growers participating in soil health practices, are encouraged to email Light at selight@ucanr.edu if interested in participating in the Soil Health…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…and public health.” The Santa Barbara County Department of Public Health will be working with the local Family Service Agency in managing the program. “COVID-19 has had a profound impact…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…areas burned by catastrophic fires. Benefits include preventing soil erosion protection, minimizing spread of noxious and invasive plants, protecting water quality and restoring livestock infrastructure necessary for grazing management. Producers…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…processing tomato production and annual production soil health. These focused demonstrations will be extremely important in showcasing this soil health practice in the local Sacramento Valley region, providing information to…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…to remain in compliance. Additional food safety measures related to soil amendments and inputs, as well as adjacent lands will be announced soon as the subcommittees consider their recommendations. About…
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
…to -40 in the winter and performing well up to about 90 degrees. With most berries, slightly acidic soil is the best bet, and good drainage helps a lot. The best time…
FDA Seeks Data for ‘Rarely Consumed Raw’ Exemption Under FSMA
…of survey respondents must also report eating the commodity in any form. FDA incorporated information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey/What We Eat in America (NHANES/WWEIA) dataset and…