…significant damage to the crop. Timeliness is a critical factor in getting control of this pest. Seeds can survive for long periods of time in the soil, making it increasingly…
Agri View: Cleaner Living
…for a cleaner environment, we no longer have DDT. We do have cleaner air. Cleaner water. And, much better quality soil than we would have had. Farmers, pest control companies,…
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…Pullman, Washington, $474,850 These projects include a University of New Hampshire project to determine if pesticide seed treatments inadvertently protect weed seeds in the soil from being attacked by naturally…
Agri View: Raising a Newly Improved Potato
…world. Not all potatoes are the same now. It depends on the soil and the part of the world where they are grown. But, whatever, and wherever potatoes are still…
Almond Board: Start Planning to Lessen Harvest Dust
…apply to growers who contract with custom harvesters. Everyone involved in the harvesting of California Almonds should work to keep dust inside the orchard, considering your soil and considering your…
Almond Board: Cover Crop Workshop
…hosted by Project Apis m. will educate growers and advisors about how cover crops improve soil health and reduce pests while supporting pollination. Expert speakers will be presenting information and…
Critical Agricultural Water Resources Issues Funded
…resources issues such as drought, excess soil moisture, flooding, quality and quantity, and other water issues within an agricultural context. Grants announced are listed by description and state. Water for…
Reasons to Mulch Your Garden
…temperatures at the surface level become much more regular. When you mulch, you are building soil. When the soil remains moist, the life in it is allowed to thrive. Other…
The Importance of Zinc in Almond Production
…planted in ground that has had routine applications. Those high phosphate levels essentially trap zinc in the soil, preventing it from being used for plant growth. Listen to Bob’s full…
National Weed Your Garden Day
…for the plants to grow nice and healthy. Some helpful tips on reducing weeds in your garden: Cover the soil along rows and between plants with mulch. Make sure to…
Organic Research Institution Launches Industrial Hemp Research Project
The Rodale Institute has started a new industrial hemp research project focused on examining the crop’s role in soil health and regenerative organic agriculture. Proclaimed as the nation’s leading organic…
Year of Purple Foods
…purple in the tortilla comes from the high mineral content of the soil in which the grain is grown. And chia seeds help enhance the fiber content. I’m Cathy Isom……
Agri View: Good Vidalia Onion Crop
…first grown in Georgia. What makes it so popular is the mild, sweet flavor. Growers say that flavor comes from the low acid in the soil. The original plant was…
Almond Matters: Helping Root Systems
…soil but not in an available form for the plant.” Lopez said they see good results from the product in tomatoes, alfalfa and some permanent crops. “It’s a plant and…