…your indoor houseplants reawaken from winter dormancy, they will need a little help from us preparing for the warmer months ahead. First, give them a good cleaning. Dust tends to…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…said they had been able to maintain operations so far, and had been able to avoid furloughing or laying off employees. Of those who reported reducing operations or staff, most…
Great Garden Ideas Using Old Tires
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DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…still doesn’t address our issue on the dust or the wildfire smoke regulation that Cal/OSHA has under an emergency regulation right now and will be considering next month for a…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
…on increasing water supplies through various projects and also managing demand and reducing water use. Of the groundwater plans that were studied, two-thirds of the proposed projects were addressing supply…
Which Rock Dust is Best for Your Garden
Pinterest In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you about not using rock dust in raised gardens. Today’s program Cathy discusses which rock dust is best for your garden. That’s coming…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
…made to further protect California’s citrus, COVID-19 concerns as production season ramps up in Fresno County, and an EPA report that shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. Tune…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
A new study shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture collaborated on a study that showed farmers and ranches…
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
…Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed Rock dust, in all its various forms, can be useful in some gardens. But it may not be useful in raised beds….
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…it doesn’t happen overnight,” said AcMoody. “Progressively now, producers are reducing their production and so hopefully we’re going to get to an equilibrium.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
…of amortizes off her greenhouse gas emissions.” The U.S. livestock production system has made tremendous strides in producing more for a growing population while simultaneously reducing emission levels over the…
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
…problem and rust damage continues to appear on your plants, commercial fungal treatments are your next best bet. Try applying copper fungicides or sulfur dust to affected leaves. Always read…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…as toilet paper and sanitizer, some consumers have begun reaching out to wholesalers and further reducing available supplies. “Where we were good a month ago, our suppliers are now telling…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…has already made great strides in reducing their water use over the years. “The great news about strawberries is they do use drip irrigation; they’ve been using that for decades. …