A new tool kit that can help to quantify soil health benefits is being made available to industry members. American Farmland Trust (AFT) has launched online access to the methods…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…will also have a reduction to matching requirements. Soil health, weather, and drought resistance have been highlighted as national priorities. Modifications were also made to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)…
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
…growth in cooler areas, consider laying black plastic over the soil. Just be careful not to let the soil get so hot that beneficial soil bacteria are killed. For improved…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
…later and later each day until you are confident they have adapted. Before transplanting, make sure the soil temperature is warm enough, usually around 65°F. Transplanting can stress a plant…
Get Started Growing Your Very Own Bell Peppers
…seedling heat mat, will also help since soil needs to be around 80°F for seeds to germinate. If soil is warm enough, germination should occur within ten days. Once seeds…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…agencies will be tasked with carrying out the provisions of the latest executive order described as a pillar of Newsom’s climate agenda. The order prioritizes healthy soil management, wetlands restoration,…
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
…plants, it can help to water your plants as you refill the soil to help pack it down. Once planted, soak the soil around the new plant immediately. Try spreading…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.” Through…
Steps to Transplanting Your Plants for Survival
…sure to check the first and last frost dates and find the right location where the plants will go. Prepare garden beds ahead of time and test the soil. The…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…most impactful CSP rule changes is the added emphasis on soil health for program participants to achieve program goals. There were also updates made to increase clarity with amendments made…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…in a cover crop and kept measurements of the results. He says this added about 3 percent organic content to his soil. Not only does he have more fertile soil,…
Bringing Struggling Hanging Basket Plants Back to Life
…for roots to expand out and bring in nutrients quickly. Next, fill the bottom of the basket with a high quality potting soil. Before sitting the root ball into the…
What Plants You Need to Water Before Winter
…with mulch. Cover the soil with organic materials such as twice-shredded bark, evergreen needles or shredded leaves. Mulch conserves moisture and moderates soil temperatures. All plants benefit from such care,…
Things, Other Than Plants, to Include in Your Garden
…vital role in gardens. They provide an aesthetic break in the greenery, while also fulfilling several practical needs as well. Insect hotels are another. They aerate the soil and maintain…