…simple, chemical-free way to get rid of weeds naturally, try boiling water. Or, try planting cover crops to reduce weeds. Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to help enhance San Joaquin Valley water efficiency. The San Joaquin Valley Land and Water Conservation Collaboration…
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
…highlighted as a major driver in increasing the water allocations from the initial announcement made back in February. “Reclamation is pleased to announce this increased allocation for CVP water contractors…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…much of California. Growers will need to understand what type of disease pressure may be in the orchard when contemplating the best course of action for treatment. “When you water…
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
…year for California almond growers, and a coalition of agricultural groups are calling for more certainty when it comes to the state’s water supplies. You can find all of the…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
…massive job losses and shortfalls in record time. This budget reflects that emergency.” While the Governor pointed out safe drinking water and wildfire preparedness as being funding priorities, the revised…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…Central Valley. Another $10 million was authorized for increasing water use efficiency in the San Joaquin Valley. “It could be a small watershed, it could be a countywide or multi-county,…
How to Keep an Indoor Plant Alive
…alive requires giving it the appropriate amount of sunlight and water, as well as the right soil and nutrients. How much of each will depend on the particular plant, and…
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
…brandy, wine and juice concentrates, where his love for wine and the winemaking process began. He also developed an interest in water education through his second cousin, Dr. David Zoldoske,…
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
…focus will be centered on irrigation schedules and available water supplies. “In general, those getting water from the federal and the state systems are working with reduced allocations this year,”…
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
…CEO Richard Waycott said in a press release. “Through the industry’s advancements in water use efficiency to environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste efforts in the orchard and beyond, almond…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-13-20
…triple and a judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s efforts to get more water flowing into the Valley. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
…Council, Western Agricultural Processors Association, Central Valley Project Water Association, and the Ag Council of California. The letter itself states that “where possible, rules that limit farm water supplies should…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the frustrating water fight over voluntary agreements, using ACP…