…When prevention isn’t enough, try spraying critters with blasts of water, insecticides, or controlling them with Diatomaceous Earth of Neem oil. Inviting birds into your garden will also help. Especially with…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…billion for the Bureau of Reclamation to address WaterSMART investments, ecosystem restoration, storage and conveyance, rural water, dam safety, and water recycling and reuse. An additional $1.75 billion is called…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) have been released by the California Department of Water Resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting to hit a record for…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule as being insufficient in its purpose. Federal officials assert that the Trump-era rule was substantially reducing clean water protections. “After reviewing the Navigable Waters…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering western water infrastructure concerns relayed in a letter to…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans have been released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). In lieu of waiting until the end of the two-year review period,…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
…largely without issue. Spokesperson for the California Rice Commission, Jim Morris said the lack of water had a sizable impact on growers’ planting decisions this year. “It’s important for the…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden
…a location with plenty of access to sunlight and water. Next, Grow exactly what you like to eat. Pay special attention to the seed packet, tag, or label. Another important…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. Industry groups have expressed concern about proposed changes to federal tax policy, sending a letter to Congressional leadership outlining the…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-03-21
…hidden struggles of farmers and possible solutions and water concerns recently conveyed to the Lieutenant Governor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…and its workers can seize new opportunities under the USMCA to market and sell U.S. products to Canadian consumers.” The dairy dispute revolves around Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries bed covered with protective mesh from birds. / Shutterstock Aside from good soil, steady water,…