…The coalition notes several priority areas that would benefit from federal support. Water conservation, watershed management, and habitat restoration are listed as recommended actions. The group also explains the need…
Ag Order 4.0 Hearings Raise Concern Over Complexity of Compliance
…the way, noting how the order will impact agricultural production. There is an expectation that another revision of the order will be released by the end of January. “Then there…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…tool chest to offer ‘bigger carrots’ to landowners who incorporate the prioritized practices into their conservation plans,” says Suarez. Conservation cover, cover crops and cover crop rotation top the list…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the conclusion of Ag Order 4.0 hearings, a newly…
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
…in containers for a couple of seasons, but they’ll soon outgrow the pots. Plant in full sun with some partial shade during the heat of the day. Soapnut is forgiving…
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
The latest COVID relief package includes some important provisions for livestock producers. One of the most significant aspects of the legislation is the additional funding for another round of the…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020. “Farmers and livestock producers nationwide experienced crop quality losses due to natural disasters in 2018 and 2019,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
Industry groups are joining forces to form a Biostimulant Council to help advance development within the biostimulant sector. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Biostimulant Coalition recently made a formal…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how farmers’ stories are helping to save lives, highlights…
SGMA and Land Use Workshops Happening This Week
Two online workshops focused on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) are taking place later this week. The Zoom workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish. They are…
An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Watering Houseplants
…Easy, Mess-Free Way to Watering Houseplants About Kalei Plants: Hi! I’m Mark, a plant enthusiast growing succulents, cacti and other houseplants from the Philippines. In this channel, I share some…
The California Kitchen: Pot Roast 2021
Pot Roast 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to preparePot Roast 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Pound of Prime…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…nearly $400,000. Nearly $5 million will be split between the National Clean Plant Network and Emergency Plant Health Response teams. A project involving agricultural detector dog teams in California is…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…CRP general signup period. New cropland applying for the program will need to have been planted for four out of six crop years between 2021 and 2017. Other cropland eligibility…