In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have ample opportunity to make their fall herbicide applications. California has experienced very little rainfall for the current water…
Water Accounting and Trading Platform Workshop Series Begins December 16
A series of workshops on California’s first open-source Water Accounting and Trading Platform is set to begin next week. The first in a series of scheduled workshops will take place…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…board member who became particularly involved in local and statewide water issues. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said Sasaki has worked tirelessly on Sonoma County water for more than…
California Farm Bureau Kicks Off 102 Annual Meeting Virtually
…recapped the progress made and the challenges endured over the year. He focused on topics including labor, water, wildfire damage, COVID-19, legislation, climate change, and more. Johansson said moving forward…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…private landowners and the environment with a focus on improving water quality.” Rash is a strong advocate for water quality protection and has previously served as district conservationist in both…
Grow Edible, Culinary, and Medicinal Herbs in a Windowsill Garden
…few pathogens. Container gardens require a lot more water than outdoor ones do. They’re smaller spaces, and they lose moisture much more quickly than in-ground gardens do. So, it’s important…
Week in Review: Another Low Water Allocation and Action Taken on Export Issues
The California Department of Water Resources recently announced another low initial water allocation for the State Water Project. At the behest of a broad array of industry organizations, the Federal…
Weed Survey Asks Industry Members to Help Guide Research Priorities
…technologies such as electrical weeders, steam or pressurized water weeders, and vision-guided sprayers or cultivators. It should not take more than 10 minutes to complete the survey which will better…
Some of the Best Growing Kits for Exotic Mushrooms
…mushrooms at home in only 10 days. All you have to do is add water and wait for them to grow. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the DWR announcing the initial water allocation for the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the DWR announcing the initial water allocation for the…
NSAC Updates Farmers’ Guide to Conservation Stewardship Program
…Guide to CSP. The CSP helps farmers to implement conservation practices by offering five-year payouts to those who implement practices to improve soil health and water quality, and benefit wildlife….
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
…Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll says that starting clean and staying clean is the best strategy. “Some of the stuff that I see coming up already is sowthistle…
Low Initial Water Allocation Released for State Water Project Again
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced the initial water allocation for the State Water Project (SWP). It has been a slow start to the beginning of the…