…not only heat-loving — perfect for hot summer climates — but it’s also drought-tolerant, which means you won’t need a lot of water. Plus, it’ll survive if you forget. Listen…
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated there is no intention of declaring a drought emergency despite a request from lawmakers. State officials have indicated that a drought declaration is not necessary…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…the need for action in requesting a drought declaration. The bipartisan group of lawmakers says the declaration is needed early on to better navigate the challenges drought conditions present. “In…
Filling Wet Soggy Spots with Beautiful Landscape
…Getting its name from the distinct shape of the individual blossoms, Turtlehead is an adaptable plant that can thrive in soggy soil but can also tolerate drought. Striking, glossy black…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-13-21
…wildfire prevention, FDA says recent E.coli outbreaks are a ‘foreseeable hazard,‘ and officials are confident in water supply management without a drought declaration. Tune in to the show for these…
Officials Confident in Water Supply Management Without Drought Declaration
…an emergency drought proclamation and you will see some of the things that you saw in the last drought.” Listen to the radio report below. Officials Confident in Water Supply…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…invested in disaster resilience. The American Jobs Plan includes investments in drought resilience technology for ag producers. The proposed plan also calls for an extension of federal research and development…
Dismal Snowpack Survey Reflects Third Driest Year on Record
…ties for the third driest year on record,” de Guzman noted. The dismal snowpack survey comes as no surprise after other recent announcements pertaining to drought conditions in California. U.S….
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
…primary natural disaster areas because of recent drought conditions. The new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave mandate provides additional paid leave for employees through September 30, 2021. Under California’s COVID-19…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
…SWP contractors. DWR has indicated that the reduction is in response to the ongoing drought conditions California is experiencing. “We are now facing the reality that it will be a…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
…while you’ll probably get more blooms during the year if you take the time to deadhead spent flowers. This variety can also tolerate some drought and is resistant to common…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-19-21
…the impacts of beneficial fungus on tomato genotypes, and Ag Secretary Vilsack declaring drought conditions in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
…Vilsack indicated that the classification of a natural disaster was based on readings from the U.S. Drought Monitor. According to the findings, 50 counties in California suffered severe drought for…