The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has passed emergency curtailments for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed. Approximately 5,700 water rights holders are expected to be impacted by the order,…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…and W.O.W Whack Out Weeds! contain potentially hazardous chemicals, despite being labeled as organic, natural, and glyphosate-free. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation issued a notice to EcoMIGHT, LLC, indicating…
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,…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
…and animals because it contains a natural sedative that actually causes animals to be frantic if ingested. Other invasive weeds to watch for: Trumpet vines, Field Bindweed, Tree of Heaven,…
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
…as we move forward to provide the certainty that’s needed to protect our precious natural water resources.” Several lawmakers and agricultural groups have expressed concern for another revision of the…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…of the 2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals set through the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Researchers from UC Davis and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources will be working on a six-year…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced updates to the performance measures for several programs. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be applying the updates moving forward beginning with…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…to make sure to jump on that as soon as you hear about incentives becoming available from the Air Resources Board because they do go fast,” Williams noted. “The other…
Pretty Plants that Repel Biting Bugs in Your Garden
…the plant’s natural bug-repelling oils. Lemongrass is also easy to grow from seed and should also be kept it in a container. Mosquitoes, moths, and flies tend to stay away…
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…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…their farms while also conserving natural resources,” Acting RMA Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a news release. “We are dedicated to responding to the needs of producers, and this flexibility is…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…Most people don’t think of grasshoppers as destructive, but these little insects eat up to half their body weight in plant matter each day. Fortunately, there are many natural ways…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee includes several provisions to assist with water concerns. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
…for renewable natural gas usage in CA projected to be costly, and the steps growers are taking in almond orchards as harvest approaches. Tune in to the show for these…