…certain fruits release ethylene gas and this can significantly decrease the storage life of many vegetables. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Produce That Can Be…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The new AFRI program area is intended to provide scalable approaches for…
Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic
…Elm and Palm. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…climate smart agriculture efforts in 2022. Some of the programs to be expanded include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). “Climate change is happening,…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…Introduction to Groundwater Recharge document provides guidance for how to implement the practice. Working with Sustainable Conservation and other research partners, ABC has put together comprehensive recharge guidance for the…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…burden on employers on costs associated with COVID-19.” The $750 million will be dispersed into several investments. Those investments include $180 million for water conservation programs, $30 million for ground…
Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question
…Land of Ours program here. Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question Soaking Seeds to Speed Germination Video by SurvivalistBoards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxVi-nLsFt8 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…employee stabilization and reforms to the guestworker program. Delegates voted to bring more transparency to the federal milk pricing system. Several changes to policy include support for more a more…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-12-22
…water is needed to offset the storage deficit and the application period is still open for the HSP incentive program get the details on how to apply. Tune in to…
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program. As of January 6, a total of 836 applications have…
Common Diseases that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
…diseases. And stay on top of cleaning up your garden, as well as appropriate spacing, watering, and fertilizing. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Common Diseases…
Common Pests that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
…free of weeds, garden trash, and debris to deter unwelcome critters. Unfortunately pests and diseases love those berries as much as we do. On tomorrow’s program, will discuss the common…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…conservation programs. Grants would be made available to water suppliers for improving water efficiency, addressing leaks, and providing efficiency-related mapping and training. An investment of $145 million will also be…
Getting Rid of Little Pests that Cause Big Problems Naturally
…area an unappealing place for the snails to call home. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Getting Rid of Little Pests that Cause Big Problems Naturally…