…Many of those garden pests are still around. They have laid their eggs in your lovely dark, rich topsoil or are settling down for a long winter’s nap. You can…
Winterize Your Garden for a Better Spring Crop
…The little things you do now could mean big benefits in the spring. Some ways to “winterize” your garden include taking good care of the soil. Start by pulling weeds…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…is aimed at educating and encouraging the agricultural community to consider the adoption of on-farm solutions that improve nutrient management, soil health, irrigation management and on-farm composting. The CDFA programs…
Preparing the Garden for Next Year’s Crop
…like mustard and arugula benefit from winter planting. The key to making this work is to wait to put the seeds in the ground until after soil temperatures drop below…
Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
The Soil Health Partnership announced this week that for the first time the organization has opened to the public the annual Soil Health Summit, January 15 – 16 in St….
Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts
…now, the garden harvest has slowed down quite a bit. Things to put on your To Do List include: planting seeds, dividing mature plants, adjusting soil pH, mineralizing soil PH,…
The Right Mulch Choice for Your Plants
…go. Both will rot down slowly, feeding the soil and fostering mycelia growth. Check with local nurseries, tree trimmers, and lawn services, as they’ll often have it in bulk, which…
Planting and Harvesting Bamboo for Different Uses
…weeds at bay, help the soil stay moist, and allow the bamboo to spread quickly. When it’s being grown for food, the best time to harvest is in the springtime….
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…assistance for projects that improve soil, water, air, and other resources. Farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners still have time to apply for EQIP funding for the fiscal year 2019….
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…is a little natural light, a proper growing space, soil, the right container, water, and a little TLC. Of course you’ll want to know which fruits and veggies do the…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…agriculture can actively combat emissions by pulling carbon from the atmosphere and putting it into the soil. While agricultural emissions in California account for only eight 8 percent of the…
Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden
…shops, and hotels are great spots for getting free, boxy garbage. Organic mulches also develop the garden soil for plants, and they moderate the soil temperature so that plants don’t…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…to overcome, including training the dogs to work on California soil, which is different from their home dirt in Florida. The various groups involved also need to learn how to…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…rotational benefits to not only subsequent crops like lettuce and tomato, and wheat and corn and so forth, but also for soil health and holding the soil in place and…