…a half-hour in Soil and Water Management, another half-hour in Integrated Pest Management, an hour-and-a-half in Crop Management, a half-hour in Professional Development, and an hour-and-a-half in Sustainability.” OFAC formed…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…vice president of government affairs. “Hauling livestock is inherently different than hauling typical consumer goods, like paper towels or bottles of water. Live cattle cannot simply be left unattended in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-30-19
…economic gain, how to prepare for water standards of the Produce Safety Rule, and an update to the Market Facilitation Program deadline which eligible producers might want to know about….
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…of watering systems to help eliminate potential for contamination. “The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board of Directors have adopted additional requirements to reduce risk when it comes to water…
Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden
…include a proper source of food and water. Ladybugs eat two things: pesky insects, and pollen. Get started by making your garden more appealing to them by planting, Bronze fennel,…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…get water or to hunt or work their fields. Their main crop was corn but they also grew squash and beans. The Anasazi sun-dried their vegetables to preserve them. some…
Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape
…and instead is critical information producers need about today’s changing water environment from the state’s water experts. Listen to Nicolau’s full interview. Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…as they work towards producing an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop. These four key areas – water use, harvest dust reduction, environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste – ladder…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
…authorize up to $700 million to be used on the program. CSP provides support funding for landowners participating in multiple conservation practices including cover cropping, irrigation water management, and prescribed…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
…were also several other concerns that were addressed during the trip. “Other issues that were talked about were farmworker housing, of course water, the continuing increase in wages,” said Bitter. “Very…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering updates to the water allocations for CVP South of…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
…long-term average in the central Sierra Nevada, water allocations remain low. The San Luis-Delta Mendota Water Authority issued a statement in response to the allocation announcement, highlighting the regulatory inefficiencies…
The California Kitchen: Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water
…Cucumbers 3 Lemons (Cut in Half) 1 Bunch of Basil 2 Qts Ice 2 Qts Water Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
…issues as a result of over drafted groundwater basins. The bill seeks to appropriate $400 million dollars from the General Fund to require the Department of Water Resources to grant…