…The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has provided $9.5 billion in financial support for producers impacted by COVID-19 and another $14 billion for replenishing the Commodity Credit…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…harm endangered species. They are already planning to take more water from the Delta to the Pacific Ocean in both the spring and summer. If these attacks on our water…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…comply with state groundwater regulations.” The ITP covers Delta smelt, longfin smelt, winter-run Chinook salmon and spring-run Chinook salmon, which are protected under the California Endangered Species Act. The issuing…
New Payroll Protection Program for Small Business
A new payroll protection program is available to small business through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act also known as the CARES Act. When the COVID-19 relief act…
Perennials that Will Have a Big Impact on Your Garden
With gardening time upon us, Cathy Isom fills us in about some perennials that will have a big impact on your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of ours….
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
…rust and how to deal with it. Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it There are so many species of rust that it’s pretty much impossible…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was recently signed by President Donald Trump as a means for supporting employees impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…and then we’ve developed a few extra materials to be used out in the field to act as reminders.” Growers is many areas are watching the weather forecast closely, with…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a revision to the methods dictating pesticide registration. The new protocol updates how biological evaluations are conducted under the Endangered Species Act…
Shrubs to Make Your Spring Garden Shine
…add some color to your yard even after their flowers fade. One example is Viburnum. There are dozens of viburnum species and varieties to choose from, but most bloom in…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…Commission regulations and standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. “A couple of questions that we’re getting that are the most common right now is, number one: is…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
…tree or shrub species can be made into a bonsai if you start when it’s young enough. Then, with careful pruning, you can shape the plant’s branches to create a…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…Groundwater Management Act. “I think that the growers who are sticking with growing sorghum in the San Joaquin Valley are those who are recognizing that the future of their farming…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
…species. Many plants are vulnerable to bacterial blight, but plants with insect damage are much more likely to contract the disease than plants without an insect infestation. This is because…