…a bunch of different boxes all at the same time. It helps break up compacted soil and helps water actually infiltrate down to where it needs to go. It helps…
Problems to Watch for When Growing Horseradish
…water is usually sufficient for control. At worst, spraying your horseradish leaves with neem oil during the mating season for those pests might be necessary. Another pest that will require…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…ranchers make fall and winter herd management decisions.” The ELAP already addresses the cost of transporting water during drought conditions. The program is being expanded for 2021 to include feed…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
Concerns regarding the condition of habitat for migratory birds have resulted in the development of the Drought Relief Waterbird Program. The California Department of Water Resources is supporting the program…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
…Johansson presented: that water is the more pressing concern for farm employees. “We don’t need AB 616. What we need is water for agriculture. Because if we don’t have water,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-10-21
…a new farm and food workers relief grant program and implementing water sustainability techniques on a larger scale. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Hemp: Controversial Plant that is Gaining Popularity
…extreme desert conditions. Hemp grows similar to corn and has high nutrition and water needs. Like corn, it cross-pollinates via the wind. Hemp is a short day plant. This means…
Almond Update: 2021 Almond Conference Hotels Available September 13
…covering a variety of industry topics. “There will be roughly 24 breakout sessions ranging from everything from water supply challenges and solutions, and rootstock selection, to global marketing campaigns around…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…bodyweight in ounces of water, and minimizing processed food. Lots of sleep and reduction of stress are essential as well. If you’re curious about a specific diet hack, let me…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-06-21
…water rally at the Capitol, water provisions of an infrastructure bill coming after years of advocacy, and tips on how to understand the letters distributed by the Central Valley Water…
Ag Rally at the Capitol
In August of 2018, farmers, agriculture advocates, politicians, and future industry leaders rallied on the steps of the state capitol for water. Now, California Farm Bureau is encouraging all of…
Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The $1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. The legislation includes significant investment in water infrastructure in…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
…skilled labor in the agricultural sector. The dire circumstances of the current water year underscore the imperative need for an updated approach to water management. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter…