…are considering a plan to sunset the QIP in five years. The plan will also equalize regional quota adjusters such that the quota premium in all counties equal $1.43/cwt. The…
SGMA Video Series Now Available in Three Languages
The Water and Land Use Series of videos is now available in Hmong as well as English and Spanish. The videos provide insight on how the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
One of the best dual-purpose breeds if you are considering raising sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Border Leicester Sheep Pinterest When it comes to understanding which…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
…second dry year for California and that is having a significant impact on our water supply,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “The Department of Water Resources…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…be tasked with making project selections. “Collaboration and partnership are leading to advanced conservation delivery on working lands, both rural and urban,” NRCS Acting Chief Terry Cosby said in a…
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
Researchers have determined that cattle that consume a particular type of seaweed feed can have their emission levels reduced. Associate Dean and Professor in the Animal Science Department at UC…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…proclamation. “America’s agriculture sector safeguards our Nation’s lands through sustainable management; ensures the health and safety of animals, plants, and people; provides a safe and abundant food supply; and facilitates…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering bond legislation to improve California’s food system, the new…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
Every year, California Farm Bureau hosts a day at the State Capitol dedicated to agriculture. This year’s event is on March 23, and will be held virtually for all Farm…
DWR Releases Groundwater Document Seeking Public Comment
…and data gathered between 2003 and 2020, as well as insight about groundwater activities have all been compiled in the report. DWR is encouraging feedback from community members and will…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
…rose diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZz0lAG0dU How-To Plant Peach Lemonade® Rose With…
Ag Groups Challenge Additional $4 an Hour ‘Hero Pay’
…is no factual justification for the ordinance and that it is unconstitutionally vague. Resnick explained the ordinance creates confusion as to who it actually applies to. The lawsuit also details…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-22-21
…Modernization Act, information integrity questioned in the new food safety rule and legislation introduced to eliminate line speed waivers in meatpacking plants. Tune in to the show for these news…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…and has now been put into effect. There had been some delay, as the Biden Administration took shape and placed a hold on new and pending regulatory actions. Lessons that…