…groups pointing out their concerns related to the zero-emission forklift proposals, and the start of the year changes to wages and overtime. Tune in to the show for these news…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation and Officials Want Answers on Port Problems
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) began the month with a disappointing initial water allocation for the State Water Project. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-24-21
…rains and the uphill battle when it comes to water, and fertilizer inflation under scrutiny. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh and Looking its Best
…make sure to water the Christmas tree daily. Trees soak up a lot of water. Many experts recommend adding boiling hot water to the tree stand reservoir when you initially…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…release. “We look forward to working with new, diverse partners who can shape CRP to address priorities most important to them and to local communities, from water quality and conservation…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-23-21
…also the interesting dynamic balancing water needs using interim standards, and why trade should be a focus on the Hill after Build Back Better. Tune in to the show for…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…rain and snow to California, that it will be indicative of a much better year for water than 2021. Another reason for industry optimism, Waycott explained, is the progress made…
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
…encouraged the government to invest in groundwater recharge and surface water storage. Her tips include steps on how to build groundwater communities, coordinate capital and human resources, trigger investment in…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…water year and the current condition of water storage, expectations were for a conservative allocation. DWR has announced a zero percent allocation for SWP contractors. “What the Department of Water…
Best Uses for Using Oranges this Holiday Season
…things to make potpourri. For a stronger aroma, just stick the potpourri mix in some boiling water and let the steam permeate the room. Another productive way to use orange peels is…
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
…groundwater recharge projects, and other projects that support water supply reliability. Additional projects that are eligible for grant funding include those that prevent or clean up contaminated groundwater supplies that…
Sustainable Options for that Holiday Tree
…some Christmas tree farms have been known to use pesticides which oftentimes pollutes local water sources and puts animals in harm’s way. The other issue is that cut trees become…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-20-21
…2021, details on the hybrid California Small Farm Conference, and almond growers in Sacramento feeling the pressure of water challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-17-21
…on water, the cotton industry working to access federal funding support for climate-smart ag and details on the upcoming California Dairy Sustainability Summit. Tune in to the show for these…