…clean some of that up a little bit. But today the air’s a lot more stagnant.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…using our reservoir on the farm to fill up their water tanks for the helicopters that were fighting the blaze across the street,” James noted. “The fact that Cal Fire…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast
…peak and long days offer ample time for picking fresh flowers and sun-ripened produce. Some shrubs will require deep watering now but avoid watering during midday, when more water will…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
…value of an irrigation system. The ‘Irrigation Water Management’ episode of NRCS’s Conservation at Work video series details some of the benefits that can be gained by refining water management…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…Johnson provide a nutrition lesson with the residents making goat tacos.” As time permits, officers take the youths outside to water plants and harvest crops in the garden. ‘4-H services…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
A recent report highlights the efficacy of California dairy conservation practices in achieving water savings and protecting water quality. Sustainable Conservation was awarded support funding for a project from the…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…implementation, which benefits soil health, water management, bird habitat, groundwater sustainability, prescriptive grazing, and nitrogen management.” CIG is a voluntary program to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…in final ripening stages: An abundant supply of water dilutes tomato flavor and makes the fruits more susceptible to cracking. This month it’s also time to start thinking about Spring….
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The national RCPP provides funding support for conservation partnerships to improve water quality and reliability, enhance soil health, protect agricultural viability, and support…
Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer
…trials, and he said it’s a flexible answer that can only help water basin sustainability. Listen to Cameron’s full interview. Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-11-20
…bacteria mapping and how it could increase application efficiencies. Also, take a look at the final Water Resilience Portfolio and how it provides positive guidance for the future. Tune in…
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
Some watering tools to help solve your dry yard problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sprinkler watering the garden If you’re not getting enough rain there are…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…to inch north as water and soil conditions become even more of an emphasis. The week’s major headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
The State Water Resources Control Board is working on new winery wastewater regulations which present significant challenges for the industry. The permitting process for the updated winery general order appears…