…a hot winter day, around 100 degrees, and not a bit of water around – it was brutal country and the base was still many miles away. And there were…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering water management, Cal OSHA passing the Wildfire Protection Emergency…
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…the water, and also to prevent water from evaporating. The pot is unglazed which allows water to seep through the sides. However, the water doesn’t ooze out of the container…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
…funding cuts from other areas. Significant changes were also made to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in order to accommodate changes to support the State Drinking Water Fund. Although cuts…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…diseases, control cost and produce plenty of large, robust berries using less water, fertilizer and pesticides. These are the strawberries in Salinas on Monday, July 1, 2019. Courtesy: UC Davis…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…farmers to apply less water, protect soil health and precisely plant seeds, which also helps farmers save money. “After we collect this data, we must transfer it from our machines…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…irrigation and municipal supplies but also water for groundwater recharge,” said Alexandra Biering, Government Affairs and Communications Manager for Friant Water Authority. “In most years more than half the water…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…been significant concern regarding the State Water Resources Control Board’s plan for regulating minimum flow requirements for some of the state’s waterways and the impact that will have on communities….
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
…down and moisten with a gentle spray. Be careful not to overwater or use a watering can as a vigorous flow of water as it can disturb or drown the…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
Prickly pear cactuses with red fruits Most areas of the country have issues with water. A lot of us also like to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Cathy Isom…
Flowers to Plant That Attract Hummingbirds
…shelter and water, they’ll even raise babies and increase your population. Some gorgeous flowers that will keep Hummingbirds coming back for more, include: Azaleas, Bee Balm, and Beard Tongue. Another…
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
One thing everything living thing on the planet needs is water. Cathy Isom lets you know how often you should be watering your plants. That’s coming up on This Land…