…have a traceability system in place. More rigorous water standards that were approved in 2019 are also being implemented by industry members and enforced by inspecting bodies. Farmers in California…
Dealing with a Prolific Garden Pest: Leafhoppers
…strong spray of water in the morning will wash them away. And, when plants are healthy and strong they are most likely to resist these little critters. Listen to Cathy…
Almond Update: Irrigation Research Plans For Future of Water Management
It’s safe to assume that growers will rely more and more on artificial intelligence for their water needs as the industry pushes towards the year 2025. The Almond Board of…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…resiliency post-pandemic, rural life and health, biotechnology, clean water, the Endangered Species Act, energy, taxes and farm policy programs. The answers are presented as they were received, unedited, to give…
Drought-Tolerant Plants that are Hard to Kill
…weeks and is a very drought-tolerant plant. Aloe is also an easy-care indoor plant that doesn’t need much water so you can let the soil dry out between watering. Same…
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
…in the ground will usually be fine for a week or so without watering, especially if there’s some rain in the forecast. But because containers have limited space for holding…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…to assist impacted producers. Assistance for Communities Additional NRCS programs include the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program, which provides assistance to local government sponsors with the cost of addressing watershed impairments or…
Proper Way to Fertilize Your Orchids
…plants regularly with a 20-20-20 fertilizer with little to no urea. Another recommendation is to fertilize with quarter-strength, water-soluble fertilizer each time you water your plant. That means use just…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…Land, Air, Water Resources and UCCE advisors Michelle Leinfelder-Miles and Rachael Long This project will demonstrate compost application to alfalfa for improving soil structure and fertility. Compost is not typically applied to alfalfa;…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…measures pertain to water use in leafy greens fields. Some of the changes include new requirements related to the use of water during overheard applications of pesticides and other crop…
Mitigating Heat Stress on Beef Cattle Operations
…the effects that high temperatures can have on their livestock. Jesse Larios from Foster Feed Yard in Brawley said they approach the issue by providing shade, fresh water and altering…
Tips for Caring for a Tough-to-Grow Houseplant
…many species that are easy to grow indoors. The most common cause of death for orchids (and most houseplants) is usually over-watering. The easy answer for when to water most orchids…
The California Kitchen: Agua Chile’s
…1 Chayote Squash 4oz Water 1 Lime TT S+P 1t Italian Seasoning 1 t Chili Flake 1 lemon Listen to Albert prepare Agua Chile’s below. The California Kitchen: Agua Chile’s…
AB 3030 Raises Several Questions for Ag Groups
Assembly Bill 3030 (AB 3030) sets forth ambitious goals for conservation in California. The bill seeks to preserve 30 percent of all water areas as well as 30 percent of…