…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…ready. For example, a mixture of two cups of water mixed with food grade mineral oil, three drops of dish detergent, and three drops of peppermint oil. Mix the ingredients…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
…Outreach Committee and past president of the California Cattlemen’s Association. “Water quality, or fire, or grazing issues, open space, endangered species, the list goes on and on. We needed some…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…economic development across the federal government. Rural Water and Waste Water Technical Assistance and Training Programs: On April 1, 2019, the Rural Utilities Service published a Notice of Solicitation of Applications…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…myriad of ways. Expanding sustainability in the almond industry is assisting growers better manage water supplies and nitrogen needs, in turn improving overall crop efficiency and profitability of orchards. The…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
Lawmakers recently heard testimony about the needs of California’s water grid at a recent House Subcommittee meeting on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. Several experts presented information about the current conditions…
California Antique Farm Equipment Show Opens April 12
…with water pumps hooked to them.” Listen to Fawkes’ interview below. Listen to Watte’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
April is Get Your Garden Springtime Ready Month
…fruit to grow larger and give you a better harvest. It’s also time to plant perennials. Be sure to water adequately once planted, before the temperatures become too warm….
Almond Matters: Effective Mite Control with An Insect Growth Regulator
…trees going with a high volume of water, making sure the sprayer is calibrated and delivering what you think it’s delivering just to make sure that that coverage is optimal.”…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…Aquaculture and the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey. These and other products, such as state, county, and congressional district profiles, will be released throughout the year. The first Census…
Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops
Another series of workshops from the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is available for producers this month. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency, Spencer Cooper, said the workshops would…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Candied Vichy Carrots
…into equal parts Thirds) 1 qt Water 1 C Sugar Immediately after cooking TT S+P Untamed Candied Vichy Carrots For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
California Snowpack Tripled from Previous Water Year
The latest manual snow survey for the current water year revealed that California’s snowpack tripled from what the state experienced last year. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-02-19
…address water infrastructure needs, a report on recent ACP quarantine zones and a letter to USDA’s Ag Secretary Perdue regarding the dairy industry. You’ll also hear a full interview with…