…Consistent water and food are two of the most critical elements for happy, healthy tomato plants and large harvests.Too much water and the plants drown—too little and you get blossom…
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
…include the impact of water regulations on land values and how the citrus industry is faring with the developments in the Chinese market. To receive stories like these directly in…
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…use a self-watering planter, keep watering the container frequently, especially during hot summer. It is best to water it in the early morning on the soil surface, so it has…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
…her background in water management. She then does a deeper dive into autosteering and precision ag., an area that Trimble is most known for. Dr. Snyder covers an array of…
Tracking the Impact Water Regulations Have on Agricultural Land Values
…more reluctant to sell excess water to other districts as banking the water in groundwater recharge becomes more incentivized. “I think it’s going to take a higher water price to…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
…the House of Representatives recently with unanimous support. “Nutria threaten farmers, indigenous wildlife, and our water infrastructure – it’s time to bring in the cavalry and drive them out of…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…was water use and water availability. “If growers perceive cover crops being in competition with their crops for water, they’re probably less likely to want to do it,” Bowles noted. …
Medicinal Herbs for a Healthy Chicken Flock
…digestion. And marjoram, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as acting as a decongestant. Add this herb to their water to help with breathing issues as well…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Concerns and Water Allocations and Litigation
…well as the impact the new biological opinions are having on the water allocation process. To receive stories like these directly in your inbox, sign up for the newsletter here….
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals, which set industry-wide targets in the areas of water efficiency, zero waste, environmentally friendly pest management, and air quality. “I look forward to continuing almond…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…is the lead USDA partner in this conference. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural…
Growing Edible Roses is a Time-Honored Tradition
…season, so long as they’re in the soil 8 weeks before the first frost. Roses like to dry out in between watering. Water deeply and in the morning. Do not…
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
The California snowpack is still about half of the historical average despite the driest February on record, according to the most recent data from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-27-20
…CVP water allocation. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…