…stream of water from your hose or with a handheld vacuum. This strategy works with multiple pests, including aphids. Sprays containing dish soap help to deter whiteflies. Neem is another…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to better understand the DPR’s surface water protection…
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
…Stong Spring Bloom Depends On Previous Year’s Practices Part Three: Bees, IPM, Nutrients Key To High Percentage Fruit Set Part Four: Water, Nutrients, Tree Health, Sunlight Interception Determine Final Kernal…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…lids. Always follow a recipe and avoid messing with portions of vinegar, water and other essential ingredients. Don’t cut down on processing items, either. While it’s usually safe to over process…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing more than $1 million in California this fiscal year for wildfire mitigation and improving water quality. The efforts are being made…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…sounds like a good idea. To stop over drafting our groundwater, the state will now require water users to replace what they take – to allow surface water to soak…
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
…will be affected by water policy in the coming decades, incorporating changes in groundwater availability as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, as well as changes in surface water…
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
The draft Agricultural Order for Discharges to Irrigated Lands 4.0, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, was submitted in late February by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…per day, as well as an adequate water supply. Mistake # 3 – Skimping on soil. Starting off with poor soil means you will be fighting against it all season….
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for California, established by the Clean Air Act. The deadline for the first application period is March 18. “All the applications that are…
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…Consistent water and food are two of the most critical elements for happy, healthy tomato plants and large harvests.Too much water and the plants drown—too little and you get blossom…
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
…include the impact of water regulations on land values and how the citrus industry is faring with the developments in the Chinese market. To receive stories like these directly in…
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…use a self-watering planter, keep watering the container frequently, especially during hot summer. It is best to water it in the early morning on the soil surface, so it has…