…water quality requirements and water rights requirements are now controlling our operation, leaving little to no room to realize the operational improvements under the biological opinions.” The Friant Water Authority…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
…feeding and nutrition, we’ll have an agronomy, nutrient management, and water session, as well as an economic session talking about water and crops and maybe what are some other options…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
…the health of California communities. The Roadmap report lays out policy recommendations that encourage an increased focus on soil health as well as further investment in water efficiency programs and…
Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden
…leaching out. Green sand absorbs up to ten times the amount of water versus regular sand, without water-logging plants. In fact, in a study at Rutgers University, researchers planted potatoes…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…of USDA. There will also be benchmarks put in place to help monitor progress made on addressing food loss and waste, carbon sequestration and greenhouse gases, water quality, and renewable…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…flows is the first step in getting environmentalists and producers on the same page to protect the state’s water. “I really give a lot of credit to farmers and landowners…
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…at a time when family farms and ranches already face threats to their water supplies and rising costs to comply with the state’s employment and environmental regulations.” Nearly 100 different…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Fruit Gum Drops
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Fresh Fruit Gum Drops with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Berries 1/2 Cup Water…
California Sues Trump Administration Over New Water Plan
…Bakersfield to sign new federal regulations that would allow more water to be pumped from the watersheds of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. The California Attorney General Xavier Becerra,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-21-20
…water, the barriers for cover crop adoption and get the details on an upcoming small farm conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Fertility Management
…turning on their irrigation systems,” said Pat Clay Manager of Field Development for Valent U.S.A.. “After you get leaf out and start that water you want to consider doing nitrogen…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…federal biological opinions will alter how water is managed as part of the Central Valley Project, using new real-time monitoring methods to dictate water flows. Prior to signing the new…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…homelessness. The Central Valley was mentioned as getting “the attention it deserves” in terms of addressing drinking water issues, but nothing about the six counties who are the leading agricultural…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Ravioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Fresh Ravioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 1 Egg 2 T Water…