…groundwater recharge projects, and other projects that support water supply reliability. Additional projects that are eligible for grant funding include those that prevent or clean up contaminated groundwater supplies that…
Sustainable Options for that Holiday Tree
…some Christmas tree farms have been known to use pesticides which oftentimes pollutes local water sources and puts animals in harm’s way. The other issue is that cut trees become…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-20-21
…2021, details on the hybrid California Small Farm Conference, and almond growers in Sacramento feeling the pressure of water challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-17-21
…on water, the cotton industry working to access federal funding support for climate-smart ag and details on the upcoming California Dairy Sustainability Summit. Tune in to the show for these…
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…producers persevered and kept farming, especially when it came to water challenges. Based on 2021, implications from a dry water year with water shortages and cut-offs are expected to have…
How to Chase a Swarm of Bees to Become a Beekeeper
…bee suit, shop vac or bee vacuum, bee box, frames and sugar water in a spray bottle. Then, get the word out that if someone comes across a swarm of…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
…2021 water year but have yet been removed. Kimmelshue explained that they are also working to provide even more detailed metrics in future acreage reports. Work is taking place to…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
…out more at WGA.com. As Israel has long been known as an innovator in water usage, the country’s technologists have helped farmers achieve 30% more yield while using 60% less…
Unique and Tasty Veggie to Consider Growing
…the little hairs called trichomes that form on most plants, but they look like they are filled with water on the plant. The leaves and stems have a fresh, salty…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-09-21
…$100 million in funding made available to rehabilitate four water conveyance facilities and the positive almond outlook at the Almond Conference State of the Industry. Tune in to the show…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…the resiliency of the almond industry as a whole. Issues of water remain a challenge for producers, with drought conditions compounded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. But growers have…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering western water concerns, NRCS celebrating Healthy Soils Week and…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
…to use water more efficiently on the farm, the future of water technology (think, behind-the-scenes data sharing) and the trick to building and implementing water technology that lasts. Sponsored Content…
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
…food, and care. Starting with their water source, you’ll need to regulate water temperatures to avoid freezing. Also, monitor the quality of the water. Is it muddy, dirty, or contaminated?…