…plan in case another bad winter happens, and we need a drought reliability plan, we will be prepared for it next year.” Listen to the radio report below. Optimism for…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…numbers for 2020, Settevendemie has some predictions for the 2021 crop year. While having mostly positive feedback, he also foresees some challenges that include the drought, a shortage of acreage,…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…Water treatment and recycling facilities will also receive funding support. “With drought conditions continuing to worsen throughout the West, now is the time to invest and make timely improvements in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
…working outdoors, Sec. Vilsack hearing from Valley growers about challenges facing the industry, and an initiative to help dairy and cattle communities access drought resources. Tune in to the show…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trends of the western ‘mega-drought’ and resources for producers,…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…stories from several California growers about their struggles related to the drought. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…(WHIP+) to cover natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. Eligible losses under the legislation will include damage related to wildfires and drought, as well as other extreme weather events. The…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…bill by choosing a reliable irrigation system, such as sprinklers and tubes. Or, by choosing drought-tolerant plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Keep Plants Hydrated…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
The drought in California isn’t quite fathomable to all. In efforts to showcase the harsh reality producers are experiencing, Western Growers has a new campaign called “No Water = No…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
Producers throughout the state are struggling to make it through the ongoing drought conditions, and dairy farmers are no exception. The lack of water has left many dairy producers having…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…choice herb to place along pathways or near outdoor seating areas so you can experience the pleasant fragrance. Though it is drought-, heat-, and wind-tolerant, lavender doesn’t like poor drainage,…