…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-04-20
…NRCS’ EQIP and CSP programs, and the recently proposed Food Supply Protection Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
…California NRCS, Andrew Lee explains that CSP is different from some of the other conservation programs available from NRCS, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). “The easiest way…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
…quickly spreads spores to other leaves. Control leaf spot by not crowding your tomatoes. Fusarium and Verticillium Wilt are caused by fungi in the soil that enter through young roots,…
Building a New Flower Bed
…consider first. Here are the questions you need to answer: Where will it go? How much will sunlight will it get? What’s the soil like? Once you’ve chosen a site,…
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
…coli was discovered in two brands of fresh-cut salads and was also detected in a fecal-soil sample obtained from a cattle grate upslope from a farm with multiple fields related…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…more boots on the ground to assist farmers and landowners address conservation issues on their property with hands-on guidance. RCDs will bring on three more foresters, as well as soil…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that a total of 316 projects have been awarded grants under the Healthy Soils Program Incentives Program. A total of…
Protect Your Garden from a Heatwave
…moisture in the soil can evaporate, leading to plants wilting and, potentially, dying. The scorching sun can burn your plants, especially after you water and leave droplets behind. And, high…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an NRCS partnership that is helping implement the San…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to help enhance San Joaquin Valley water efficiency. The San Joaquin Valley Land and Water Conservation Collaboration…
Quick and Easy Foods for Kids to Grow at Home
…without soil. Radishes, green beans and peas are also easy-growers. In as little as 3-4 weeks, your young gardeners can feast their eyes on the likes of Microgreens such as…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
…plants. Strawberries and blueberries thrive in a compact setting and work really well in hanging baskets. Leaf lettuces do very well in containers and don’t require much space or soil…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…soil that is enriched with organic matter. Picking the right spot is also crucial for orange trees. That’s the same for any orchard tree. Orange trees need a spot sheltered…