The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management. NRCS staff can help craft an efficient irrigation plan to maximize the …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Wildfire Smoke Rule Compliance amid COVID, get an update …
The California Kitchen: Carne Asada Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Carne Asada Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Carne Asada Steaks Cut in …
Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density
Researchers have developed a quick and inexpensive method for measuring soil density. Determining the weight of a soil sample is simple enough with a scale, but determining the volume can …
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
Youth up to 17 years of age who have been arrested or adjudicated for breaking the law are housed at juvenile detention facilities. In Sonora, while the young people are …
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
Some tricks for Summer gardens in the Pacific Northwest to keep looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Late summer marks the season for garden-fresh …
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
Well-known appellations, powerful marketing and excellent products make California wines very valuable. Could the same be done for California’s cotton crop? California farmers produce high-quality cotton, but currently take in …
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
Researchers have developed a new hemp processing method that could provide producers with a more economic outlet for hemp crops. The Co-solvent Enhanced Lignocellulosic Fractionation process known as CELF deconstructs …
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
A recent report highlights the efficacy of California dairy conservation practices in achieving water savings and protecting water quality. Sustainable Conservation was awarded support funding for a project from the …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Prop 1383, the increase in the number of “smelly” …
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce $640,000 in funding through Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). “Congratulations to the University of California Santa Barbara, Resource …
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
The California Cotton Industry Research Committee (CCIRC) has sent out requests for proposals seeking research projects that pertain to the cotton industry. The deadline to submit a research proposal is …
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
Agricultural Commissioner Offices have been busy with both conventional and organic complaints about agricultural applications. When those complaints are about drift or a pesticide in general, county offices are required to take …
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
Some tricks to help Summer gardens in the Midwest look their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In August temperatures continue to soar. And gardeners in …