…issues, and other water issues of critical importance. “Water is such a vital resource, that it is critical we continue to take action to ensure communities have access to clean…
What to Cross Off Your Gardening To-Do List This Month
…Be sure to double check that your plants are getting enough water. You may need to consider a soaker hose to prevent evaporation in the hot summer air. Adding some…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America,’ outlines ambitious policies to combine economic growth with the development and implementation of…
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
…and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in water. The company will be providing a payment of up to $400 million in relation to dicamba exposure and approximately $820 million to resolve…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-30-20
…Ag Order 4.0 and an ag water reusing system that is coming to Sacramento. Also, listen in on another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…the ground. Be sure to do your research on fertilizer, water, and proper pruning. The best companion plants for Eggplants are Marigold, Tarragon, and Thyme. Also be sure to keep…
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
Agricultural industry members remain concerned about the Ag Order 4.0 impact as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board considers the next step in the process. The draft order…
Promoting Honeybee Health with Bayer’s Healthy Colony Checklist
…laying queen present, or if there are any stressors that could present a problem. Finally, the assessment also asks beekeepers to assure there is sufficient water, forage, and food stores…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-29-20
…First Coronavirus Response Act, and the upcoming deadline for Market Facilitation Program payments. Also, get the details on another deadline, the 2019 water use reports are due July 1 for…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…orchards provide bloom of different flowering plants throughout the growing season offer clean water for pollinators provide habitat for nesting via hedgerows, natural brush and more practice integrated pest management…
Plants That Will Thrive in Dry Soil
…in slightly wetter soils since they take so much water to set juicy fruits! However, the dragon fruit is the exception. Prickly Pear is another cactus species that likes being grown…
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
The Ag Order 4.0 that is aiming to protect water sources along the Central Coast, just closed its public comment period. Aside from fertilizer limitations that AgNet West reported earlier this week, what…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Crop Farmer Alliance and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; Maitland, FL Barry Berg – East Dakota Water Development District; Brookings, SD Emily M. Broad Leib – Harvard Law School Food…
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
…at addressing water quality issues in the region through limiting fertilizer applications and establishing riparian setback areas around waterways. Groot explained that the significant cost of collecting data, monitoring, and…