Cover Crops
…matter content, capture and recycle nutrients in the soil, increase biodiversity, suppress weeds and pests, manage soil moisture, and provide high–quality forage for livestock. ATTRA’s practical resources will help farmers…
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Cover Crops, Green Manures, Pre- and Probiotics: Soil Amendments, Fertilizers, or Both?
…he has managed to stop using fertilizer (and pesticides) completely on his hay production areas and now sees these products as organic fertilizers as much as soil amendments. So, back…
Soil Social: Quorum Sensing, Part 2
…to create volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to attract ladybugs and other beneficial predators to perform pest control for you. This is a great sign of quorum sensing and your soil’s…
Vineyard Agroforestry: Growing Grapes in the Era of Climate Change
…systems significantly increase beneficial insects in vineyards and have been shown to significantly reduce farmer reliance on chemical pesticides. Trees in vineyards create a “microclimatic bubble” that has been shown…
Avocados: Fruit Set Challenges and Propagation
…maybe better not to share, as neighbors may develop into full-blown pests). There’s nothing quite like a homegrown avocado. This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology…
Greenhouses
…farms to produce vegetable seedlings and for inground crop production. Growers should be aware that the enclosed growing conditions of a greenhouse create unique disease and pest issues for plants…
Episode 185. Microbial Inoculants: Fact and Fiction
…or biostimulants, microbial inoculants contain beneficial microorganisms and are intended to stimulate plant growth, reduce pest and disease problems, and protect plants from various stress conditions. Dr. Bellows is a…
Electric Deer Fence Tips and Resources
…if you have questions about deer fencing, other garden pests, or any agriculture topic! The electric deer fence configuration and supplies list we used at Cobblestone Farm: This blog is…
Episode 336. Urban Farmer Overcomes the Houston Heat
…microgreens literally in-house rather than crops out in the field in the brutal Texas climate. This risk-management decision has expanded her experience and led her to a new customer base….
California Dairy and Livestock Methane Reduction Programs
…Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). AMMP has approximately $17.4 million available, and DDRDP has approximately $8 million available for awards. CDFA is…