…of ReTain is one pouch, and you want to have one pouch for every 15 to 20 gallons of water applied to the acre.” Listen to the interview below….
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals of zero hunger, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, industry innovation and infrastructure, along with climate action. The report shows the fertilizer industry invested…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…these projects. These digesters have met the strictest water and air quality requirements by double-lining their lagoons to meet the San Joaquin Valley’s strict NOx air quality limits and ensure…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Farm Bureau Federation is watching state water policies and over 400 trees have now tested…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…out of the water or between aquatic sites. These habits damage ditches and waterways where they have become established. Nutria have been released and flourished in diverse areas in North…
Mulch Plants for Your Garden
…absolutely love. Aquatic plants such as Reeds, rushes, and cattails all make fantastic mulch plants. They grow very quickly, and for those with small ponds or, gray water, they help…
Almond Update: Biggest Changes for ILRP Program
…irrigated lands, such as pesticides, fertilizers, salts, pathogens, and sediment. At high enough concentrations, these pollutants can harm aquatic life or make water unusable for drinking water or agricultural uses….
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
…bees aren’t active.” Other factors to keep in mind to ensure pollinator health is precision in all spray applications and making sure there are adequate water sources available to the…
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…crop insurance and other protections. Water also appeared to be a significant topic of discussion at the meeting. “California’s a complex mix obviously of state water rules, some federal districts…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…sponsored by Ducks Unlimited in partnership with USA Rice Federation. Other local partners include the California Rice Commission, Northern California Water Association, and numerous regional water districts. The Rice Stewardship…
Farm Bureau Asks Court to Block Obama WOTUS Rule
…nationwide stay blocking the Obama administration’s illegal 2015 “Waters of the U.S.” rule from taking effect on farms and ranches across the nation. The race to the courthouse follows the…
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…rate in effect prior to implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). The tariff rate is scheduled to decline to zero by 2026. Mexico remained the second-largest volume market…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
…“It can also adversely affect our environment including our water and soil.” In March 2017, DPR enforcement staff made an unannounced inspection visit to The Growbiz in San Jose. Staff…
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
…Flat project. That means a payback of nearly three times the cost of the dam, a far cry from the zero the Water Commission’s staff gave it. So why did…