Although California has recently been classified as drought-free, the state has been known for suffering through years of drought with lingering drought effects. It was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-18-19
…Sacramento, California’s declaration of being drought free, and a new way California Farm Bureau is looking to connect with more of its members statewide. You’ll also hear how Dow DuPont’s…
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
…Nation (WIIN) Act. “The RAILWAY Act builds on the success of the WIIN Act by continuing to increase California’s drought resiliency and helping ensure our communities, families and farmers have…
How to Care for Your Lavender Plants
…How to Care for Your Lavender Plants Lavender isn’t the easiest plant to grow but it can be done. Water once a week until plants are established. Lavender is drought…
Houseplants for Home or Office
…with minimal care or maintenance. They also don’t require a lot of sun, water, or space to thrive. The Spider Plant – highly resistant to drought or bugs – and…
Growing Kale for Greens Year-round
…requires about an inch to an inch and a half water per week, though some varieties tolerate drought better than others. Its quick growing and easy to get going. And,…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…as well as a prolonged drought a few years ago creating an even greater reliance on groundwater in agriculture. “This has a double effect on the energy consumption on the…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…and rainfall of the region,” Beran says. “Growers can expect anywhere from four months to one year of activity, with the longest activity in drought regions.” It’s also paramount that…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
…drought without any help. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…insurance showed up in 2018 when drought gripped much of Europe and drastically reduced harvests. “The drought has definitely affected farmers and hurt our ability to export barley and other…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…resistance and good tolerance to drought conditions. Those rootstocks included 1616c, Schwarzmann, 140Ru, Ramsey and 1103P. There are several other issues in the soils he is looking at, including boron…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
…the data helps solidify the almond story. King said that information had already helped the industry a few years ago. “Quite honestly, in the drought, it really saved our bacon,”…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…$1.99 billion in claims for causes of loss related to drought for the 2018 reinsurance year. Claims for 2018 coverage totaled more than $3.29 billion. Rural Development (RD) invested in new and…
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
…climate. It might work, but it might also trigger catastrophic flooding or drought. We just don’t know. The test the Harvard scientists are working on will put a minuscule amount of an…