…Johansson presented: that water is the more pressing concern for farm employees. “We don’t need AB 616. What we need is water for agriculture. Because if we don’t have water,…
Some of the Biggest Benefits of Growing Zucchini Vertically
…a container instead of directly in the ground. Once your harvest begins, be sure to check daily since squash plants are notorious for getting out of hand quickly. You don’t…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…convenient, like if you’re traveling and don’t have access to your kitchen and the food you’re used to eating. But if you’re doing all the basics you shouldn’t waste your…
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
…a fantastic option for new gardeners. These plants tend to produce well even if you don’t pay much attention to them. Here’s what you can do for them to give…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…be done,” said Sousa. “It’s always good for folks to know there’s something coming from the water board, so they don’t get a surprise when they open their mail one…
Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy
…because most members of Congress don’t think about the water infrastructure that we have out West when they talk about an infrastructure bill. They think about railroads, and bridges, and…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…and Cindy Hyde-Smith. Companion legislation was also introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, by Representatives Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Randy Feenstra. “Mississippians don’t like the idea of liberal…
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
…sun. If you have them planted in pots, rotate them throughout the day to follow the sun if they don’t get enough in one spot. One of the great things…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
…the EPA didn’t use the “best available data” and say that several assumptions the EPA made don’t align with how growers actually use the products. Kevin Scott, president of the…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
…fiddle-leaf fig produce fruit, especially indoors, but don’t worry, you aren’t missing out on anything. They aren’t like the edible figs that people spend a fortune on at supermarkets. While…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
…now being provided by FDA. “What you don’t want to do is have product that is already on trucks or even distributed within retail or food service and then find…
Almond Update: Registration Opens for the 2021 Almond Conference
…‘Rooted in Success,’ highlighting the work done to move the industry forward with new research and implementation of best practices. ABC has made some changes to the program for this…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
…industry to step up and say, ‘enough is enough,’” Isom noted. “I don’t care if you farm two acres, 2,000 acres, or 20,000 acres, you better be at the hearings…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…WUD and CCC have adopted a more precise definition within the dairy and cattle communities. “It is economic viability to achieve environmental outcome. So, we don’t believe that they are…