…came through California have added a significant amount of snow to the state’s higher elevations. As of Friday, March 13, the statewide snowpack summary from the California Department of Water…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…look at the comments submitted, these were scientific-based realistic agronomic input,” he said. “I don’t think it was received by the Central Coast Regional Water Board staff. They were given…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
Growing sorghum as a dairy forage can provide significant value for farmers, particularly as water availability continues to be a growing concern. The interest in sorghum can vary between wet…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
…from picking up this disease. Provide plants with enough space to breathe and water from below to prevent moisture buildup on the foliage. Always properly clean your gardening tools throughout…
How to Spot and Get Rid of Whiteflies
…stream of water from your hose or with a handheld vacuum. This strategy works with multiple pests, including aphids. Sprays containing dish soap help to deter whiteflies. Neem is another…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to better understand the DPR’s surface water protection…
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
…Stong Spring Bloom Depends On Previous Year’s Practices Part Three: Bees, IPM, Nutrients Key To High Percentage Fruit Set Part Four: Water, Nutrients, Tree Health, Sunlight Interception Determine Final Kernal…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…lids. Always follow a recipe and avoid messing with portions of vinegar, water and other essential ingredients. Don’t cut down on processing items, either. While it’s usually safe to over process…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing more than $1 million in California this fiscal year for wildfire mitigation and improving water quality. The efforts are being made…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…sounds like a good idea. To stop over drafting our groundwater, the state will now require water users to replace what they take – to allow surface water to soak…
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
…will be affected by water policy in the coming decades, incorporating changes in groundwater availability as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, as well as changes in surface water…
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
The draft Agricultural Order for Discharges to Irrigated Lands 4.0, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, was submitted in late February by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…per day, as well as an adequate water supply. Mistake # 3 – Skimping on soil. Starting off with poor soil means you will be fighting against it all season….