…(CRC) and California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) all presented relevant industry information to attendees. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento counties Whitney Brim-Deforest highlighted the importance of…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
…larger bulbs. Although not all cover crops need to be tilled before planting, onions do grow better if the cover crop is mixed into the soil. Some bad neighbors for…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…June. The scope of the latest action taken by the SWRCB will now cover senior water rights holders. Some agricultural organizations and irrigation districts have raised questions regarding the SWRCB’s…
Toughest Ground Covers to Solve the Worst Garden Problems
The toughest ground covers to solve some of your worst garden problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thyme ground cover Pinterest Hens-and-chicks groundcover Pinterest Creeping Thyme ground…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…large. However, farmers and ranchers are responsible for covering the cost of compliance with these types of regulations. Professor of Agribusiness at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Lynn Hamilton suggests…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
…they aim to complete their work on the bill prior to the August recess. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure package will cover costs over a period of eight years and includes…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
Monterey County agriculture took a notable hit in 2020, largely due to the impacts of wildfire and COVID-19. The 2020 Crop & Livestock Report reflects a significant decline in production…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to prepare for wildfire smoke with CaOSHA standards,…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…to maintain crop insurance coverage over the next two years. The bill also authorizes funding to support streamlining the application process for the program. “Our disaster assistance programs will need…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation and received bipartisan support. The California FAIR Plan will now cover farming residences, barns, crop storage units, structures that hold farm equipment, and…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…timing of the study only covered the very beginning of the phase-in of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Costs have likely increased since then as the rule continues to be…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…crops planted after a prevented planting claim has been filed to be a second crop. Cover crops could previously only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, or the…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…attack by a number of different pests and diseases. Some pests causing only slight damage while others are complete crop killers. Aphids, Army Worms, Cabbage Loopers, to name a few….