…lines, however, tend to stand out in a less-than-stellar way. The solution to this is color camoflage. For example, if you plan on placing surface drip lines on dark earth—like…
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) Annual Grower Meeting is coming up on January 21-22. In light of COVID-19 restrictions the event will be hosted virtually this year. Speakers will presenting…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
A report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) details the impact that broadband internet has on agricultural production. In a paper titled “Impact of Broadband Penetration on U.S. Farm Productivity”…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…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…