…a new farm and food workers relief grant program and implementing water sustainability techniques on a larger scale. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Hemp: Controversial Plant that is Gaining Popularity
…extreme desert conditions. Hemp grows similar to corn and has high nutrition and water needs. Like corn, it cross-pollinates via the wind. Hemp is a short day plant. This means…
Almond Update: 2021 Almond Conference Hotels Available September 13
…covering a variety of industry topics. “There will be roughly 24 breakout sessions ranging from everything from water supply challenges and solutions, and rootstock selection, to global marketing campaigns around…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…bodyweight in ounces of water, and minimizing processed food. Lots of sleep and reduction of stress are essential as well. If you’re curious about a specific diet hack, let me…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-06-21
…water rally at the Capitol, water provisions of an infrastructure bill coming after years of advocacy, and tips on how to understand the letters distributed by the Central Valley Water…
Ag Rally at the Capitol
In August of 2018, farmers, agriculture advocates, politicians, and future industry leaders rallied on the steps of the state capitol for water. Now, California Farm Bureau is encouraging all of…
Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The $1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. The legislation includes significant investment in water infrastructure in…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
…skilled labor in the agricultural sector. The dire circumstances of the current water year underscore the imperative need for an updated approach to water management. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…history when there is a lack of records. Missing a year of records has traditionally caused the commodity’s expected value to be zero. The revenue protection provided through the plan…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
The U.S. District Court in Arizona has recently vacated the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). A federal judge in South Carolina had previously dismissed a similar case back in…
Almond Update: 2021 Harvest Season ‘Looking Good’ So Far
…Outreach and Education Specialist for the Almond Board of California. “Size definitely has been coming through across the board; smaller nuts in areas where there’s been a lot of water…
Biomass Collaborative to Flesh Out Ag Burning Alternatives
…for dealing with biomass can be numerous. “We’ve heard everything from CEQA, to just capital costs, to other environmental concerns, maybe its water use, you name it,” said Isom. “Our…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-31-21
…technology to deter rural crime and the hope that the dry year will prompt action in water management and storage. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…