…air and water quality on agricultural lands, as well as pollinator and wildlife habitat. CIG projects can be watershed-based, regional, or statewide in scope. Funding support helps offset the cost…
Herb and House Plant Varieties to Grow Hydroponically
…no-soil zero maintenance method of growing herbs and plants hydroponically, here are some easy varieties to start with. For herbs, choose Mint, Oregano, Basil, Rosemary, Lavender, and Sage. For growing houseplants…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
…by the development of the water futures market is how it may impact the process of buying and transferring water. Prices for water futures contracts are dictated by the actual…
Getting Started Growing Houseplants Hydroponically
…without potting soil, in just a vase full of water. To get started, pick a plant that you know will root in water and cut off a section just below…
Zero-Maintenance Method for Growing Houseplants
A zero-maintenance method for growing houseplants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are no-soil and zero maintenance methods for anyone wanting to grow houseplants… growing them hydroponically. And, there…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
The Department of Water Resources has reduced the allocation for the State Water Project from 10 to five percent. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as…
Lawn Care Tasks Needing to Be Done for Springtime Care
…do to get ready for the best-looking lawn this season. As temperatures warm and days lengthen, you should watch your watering. By going easier on the irrigation, you force the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-25-21
…market, Vilsack’s idea to use CCC funds for a carbon bank and understanding the basic premise of the California water futures market. Tune in to the show for these news…
SGMA Video Series Now Available in Three Languages
The Water and Land Use Series of videos is now available in Hmong as well as English and Spanish. The videos provide insight on how the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced an allocation reduction for the State Water Project (SWP). Initially, the allocation announced in December was for 10 percent of requested supplies…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…the Capitol lawn. Although, this year’s event is virtual, Farm Bureau leadership will still have an opportunity to speak directly with state law makers on various topics including labor, water…
DWR Releases Groundwater Document Seeking Public Comment
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently released the draft California’s Groundwater report and has opened the public comment period. The document details the condition of the state’s groundwater supplies. Technical information…
Week in Review: Water Futures Market Details and Repealing the Death Tax
California has recently established a water futures market that has brought with it some criticism as well as confusion. Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate…
Vaccinating the CA Farm Labor Population Has Been ‘Hit or Miss’
…like they want to just take all of the decisions about and the allocation of vaccines out of the hands of the local departments of public health and turn it over to…