…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
Producers throughout the state are struggling to make it through the ongoing drought conditions, and dairy farmers are no exception. The lack of water has left many dairy producers having…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…choice herb to place along pathways or near outdoor seating areas so you can experience the pleasant fragrance. Though it is drought-, heat-, and wind-tolerant, lavender doesn’t like poor drainage,…
Important Things to Know About Caring for Bee Balm
…foliar diseases like powdery mildew, something that bee balm is notorious for. While bee balm can be drought-tolerant, most varieties prefer to stay moist, especially during the summer. They do…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a survey that looks at western drought and the…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
Nine more counties were added to California’s drought emergency declaration at a press conference near San Luis Obispo. Black fig fly has now officially been found in a commercial growing…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
…shipments moving at a good pace. New legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. Industry efforts to help keep Huanglongbing at…
Drought Emergency Declared in Nine More California Counties
Nine more counties were added to California’s drought emergency declaration at a press conference near San Luis Obispo. Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, San Mateo, San Luis Obispo, Monterey,…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…program provides support for a variety of different conservation practices that address drought. The deadline to apply for the CIC program is July 12. Ryan Villane described the grower incentives…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…and jams. Crabapple trees are a great addition to large and small landscapes, are agreeable to most USDA Hardiness Zones, and once established, crabapples are drought-resistant. Aside from offering up…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified six high-priority areas for drought assistance. The assistance is obtainable through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) along with the pilot program,…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…we face wildfires, drought and the resulting challenges to our climate resilience.” Three acquisition projects, eight implementation projects, seven planning projects, and 10 scientific studies will be receiving a total…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-02-21
…new drought challenges, a biological approach to protecting pruning wounds from infection and California’s current weather and crop trends. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…