…with these plants. So, we prefer to have the farmers go the native route instead of planting non-native plants,” said Dufour. “These native plants, if you mulch them and water…
Week in Review: Safflower as Dairy Forage and Addressing ACP Finds North of Grapevine
…in trappings of Asian citrus psyllid found north of the Grapevine. The Association of California Water Agencies recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom highlighting the need to reprioritize…
Safflower Shows Potential as Winter Forage Crop for Dairies
…part of a multi-year crop rotation to recover some of the water and some of the nitrate that might be lost by shallower rooted crops that precede it in the…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…pulse of moisture near the equator that typically moves eastward every 30 to 60 days. This pulse of water is changing the Pacific jet stream so that it has a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-27-20
…dairy production, and water agencies seeking support in developing voluntary agreements. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-27-20
…staying steady, the repercussions of eliminating U.S. dairy production, and water agencies seeking support in developing voluntary agreements. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…more effectively with water managers to bring water supplies and water demand into balance,” Melton noted. Using satellite data to better understand and track ET on a larger scale can…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…management of the Delta watershed as a whole is going to require cooperation among agencies. A comprehensive, Delta watershed-wide approach to water management will hinge on collaboration and integrated solutions….
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
…fruit production, keep plants evenly moist throughout the season, especially when they are in bloom and producing fruit. Between 1 and 1 1/2 inches of water each week should be…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
…more, depending on the variety you’re growing. Water newly planted bell peppers really well and add an inch or two of organic mulch. Their roots are shallow and mulch will…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
…growers are complying with the latest LGMA water requirements at a high rate. LGMA has had comprehensive water testing requirements since the program was first created nearly 15 years ago….
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…by 38 countries. The pledge constitutes conserving 30 percent of land and coastal water by 2030. California would be the first state to commit to the conservation goals of the…
Net Zero Initiative Looks to Improve Environmental Stewardship on Dairies
…and resources. The goal is to drive the dairy industry to achieve carbon neutrality, optimized water usage, and improved water quality. Moving forward, there is hope that other partners will…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ARS making headway on plant-derived oils, Trump creating a water policy committee, and…