…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…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
…Their role will be to more effectively handle water relater matters such as water resource management, water infrastructure, and prioritizing the availability of clean, safe, and reliable water supplies. Also,…
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
…plants, it can help to water your plants as you refill the soil to help pack it down. Once planted, soak the soil around the new plant immediately. Try spreading…
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…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.” Through…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers potential changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule, confusion surrounding smoke taint…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…compost and organic matter to their ground and see a benefit in water retention and fertility. One grower has taken this a step further. Chris Sayer, of Petty Ranch, put…
Bringing Struggling Hanging Basket Plants Back to Life
…plant to breath and grow into the new soil. And as it does so, it will be able to soak in the nutrients and water it needs to thrive once…
Why Do Hanging Basket Plants Go Through Troubles
…it is hard for it to absorb any nutrients or water. When this happens, water simply runs right through the basket. As do any fertilizers applied to the plant as…
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
…the State Water Resources Control Board. “The Trump Administration should stop tampering with California’s waters. BLM’s latest attempt to unlawfully raise the Shasta Dam is a poorly-cloaked move to evade…