…the Valley Air District to chip or shred materials from orchard removals. “For an almond orchard, it covers around $600 per acre if it’s incorporated into the soil and $300…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Expanding Soil Health Through Carbon Markets, among others. First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program has leveraged partner contributions of more than $1 for every…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…germinated, but the seedlings seem weak, dig around in the soil a bit. You may be dealing with seed corn maggots or click beetle larvae. These jerks love to gnaw…
Problems That Can ‘Pop’ Up When Growing Corn
…and rotten, then your soil might not have sufficient drainage. Although corn needs a lot of water to grow well, accumulated moisture can rot the seeds before sprouting. Additionally, if…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
How to care for your guava tree once you get it in soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Akhmad Bayuri from Pixabay If you have…
Reducing Irrigation Achieves Same Quality and Yield in Winegrape Research
…of carbohydrate content and evaluation of the fruit produced. Kurtural explained that they looked at the relationship the vines had with the endemic fungi in the soil. Upon evaluation, the…
Common Diseases to Look Out for to Protect the Citrus Crop
…leaves and, over time, these spots develop into oily blisters. Root rot is a fungal infection caused by soil-borne fungus. This citrus tree disease causes dark brown patches on the…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…“What happens to my soil and my field if I use these biologicals four years in a row?” Sible noted. “Are we constantly improving that soil productivity over time and…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…m., Billy Synk said there is a balance to be struck between the benefits for pollinators and the soil health benefits of cover cropping. “What cover crops do is check…
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
…haven’t been a part of rangelands and saying, ‘well these species are really drought tolerant. Livestock tolerate them. Or maybe they add fertility to the soil but they’re also drought…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…has a short period where it’s visible above the soil and it’s pretty small-statured. So, it’s hard to detect it before it goes to seed,” Hanson noted. Research efforts are…
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
…you the best harvest, ever: Start seeds indoor and keep them warm, about 80-85 degrees, while keeping soil moist but not soggy. Don’t plant seeds outdoors too early. Frost or…
Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden
…of kitchen scraps, manure, and other biodegradable items. Over time, the mixture is broken down into rich, fertile soil that can be used as a garden substrate or amendment. It’s…
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
…about breadfruit is it can thrive in a variety of soils, but they prefer soil that is fertile, deep, and drains well. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours…