…conservationists. The discussions focused on cooperation between farmers and urban water users in order to address the challenging water year. “The whole region has a water problem; the whole state…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program grants. An additional $200 million will be used for water conveyance improvements and $150 million will address groundwater cleanup and water recycling projects. “The…
Health Bite: It’s Smoothie Season
…and fueled up until your next meal. Start with some kind of liquid, like water, coconut water, or a combination of the two. For protein, I recommend a serving of…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…Forest “will not recover in my lifetime,” Daley noted. There are also concerns as to how massive wildfires will impact water supplies as the ecosystem slowly regenerated. Daley expressed frustration…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
…natural resource concerns while supporting efforts to combat the climate crisis. The partnerships are aimed at improving water quality, combatting the effects of drought, enhancing soil health, and supporting wildlife…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-07-21
…declarations, UC Davis offering e-learning sessions on production ag water, and the CVP adding a hold on northern California contractors. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
CVP Adds Water Supply Hold for Northern California
The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central Valley Project (CVP) water contractors located north of the Delta. The bureau said the announcement is…
UC Davis Offering E-Learning Sessions on Production Ag Water
…topics including risks associated with production ag water, best practices for water management, treatment options, and updates on the Produce Safety Rule water testing requirements. Registration for the online series…
Most Destructive and Deadly Tomato Diseases Not Very Common
…also cannot survive freezing temperatures without a host. Late blight is a fungal infection that causes irregularly shaped, water-soaked, slimy splotches all over your plant. It starts with the top-most…
Common Tomato Plant Disease to Watch for in the Garden
…sign is small, round spots on the fruits that gradually increase in size and darken in the center. Anthracnose lives in the soil, and when infected water splashes onto the…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
…statewide emergency will not create more water, it would increase the flexibility for water transfers and deliveries. “We know that the stroke of a pen on a declaration doesn’t solve…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…water demand and weeds. The Agricultural and Land-Based Training Association will be piloting an ag plastics recycling program, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking small-scale producers. UC Davis will be developing…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…Bonds. Several water agencies have expressed support for the plan including the East Valley Water District, Westlands Water District, and the Association of California Water Agencies. The drought relief package…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…don’t have herbicides to control weedy rice, this would be a way to do it. Or again, we have a lot of herbicide-resistant weeds, specifically some of our watergrass species,…