How to use and plant a beneficial weed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Goosegrass-Pinterest image Goosegrass is a weed with many names. Such as cleavers, grip grass, catchweed,…
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…disease management. “Many biologicals act mostly in a protective mode in kind of a prophylaxis that would prevent the plant from becoming infected, and this will also,” Lindow noted. “But…
Research Project Takes Closer Look at Potential Value of Manure
…different factors. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said the project is looking to provide answers to a variety of questions. Interest has been increasing globally in things…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…the practices include prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock watering systems, and brush management. The new Conservation Incentive Contracts are part of USDA’s overall portfolio of assistance options to mitigate drought…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…investment and timely improvements are made to our water management portfolio,” the coalition states in the letter. “Based on a survey of our members and review of publicly available federal…
Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard
…Board approves another set of revisions, employers will still need to comply with current standards for social distancing, masking, outbreak management, and employer-provided housing and transportation. About the Author Brian…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…Monterey County. Assessments for the Cuyama Valley Basin and Paso Robles Subbasin have also been completed. “Local management, including development of solutions for the long-term reliability of groundwater, is the…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…being offered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). Benefits being offered under the new program are designed to help growers maintain cover crops in their operations, in the face of…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
…and potential improves to help address new resource management challenges. Other priorities identified by the group were providing better access to the program and promoting more utilization of SWEEP assistance…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
The tomato industry is continuing to look for a solution to address the issues created by the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus. The SW5 gene had been a…
Recognizing the Value of UC ANR with Big Dig Day of Fundraising
…UC ANR in recognition of the valuable work done in the areas of research and extension in agriculture, natural resource management, and community development. Initially launched in 2019, the Big…
Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed Before It Takes Over
…This shallow rooted weed also has a minty odor when cut or crushed. If you try to pull up this weed, you’ll notice that these stems can root at each…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…CFFA President Ian LeMay said it was a beneficial meeting, where issues related to drought and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) were highlighted. “She understood the severity of it…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…(CPDPP) has been able to provide citrus growers throughout California with a myriad of scientifically supported management measures for HLB and the deadly pest, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). But…