…conference is “Increasing Pace and Scale: Local Action for Water, Soil, and Forest Resilience.” The event taking place November 12-15 brings scientists, agriculturalists, legislators and various agency representatives together. “Well…
Enhancing Your Landscape with Garden Stones
…water features such as a man-made pond or fountain. If you want your garden stones to look in place in your yard, you’ll need to stick with your home’s aesthetic…
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds for Health Benefits
…insides. Use a colander and rinse the seeds under cold water. This makes it easier to pull the pulp strings off the seeds. Don’t worry if you can’t get all the…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…Soils Incentives Program. U.C. Cooperative Extension’s Brent Holtz has been researching the practice for over a decade and said the benefits include increased nutrients, water holding capacity, and of course,…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels on dairies across California. “The awards allow our dairy families to produce clean renewable energy,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “These efforts promote energy-secure…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent updated biological opinions impacting water management south…
Stopping Weeds from Taking Over Your Garden
…cardboard to stop weeds. It’s perfect for smaller areas and spots you’re preparing for ground cover. Boiling water and then pouring over weeds works, too. It’s a perfect method for…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
The latest biological opinions that were released will provide for an updated approach to water management in relation to state and federal water projects. Using the latest scientific information, the…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…and water conservation—and so much more.” The National FFA Organization’s sustainability leader development program will receive $300,000 of the investment, supporting the organization’s efforts to re-evaluate programs and events to…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…just fertilizers, but water.” The Plants-3D program will be looking at methods to address issues related to climate change and the impact it will have on agricultural production. Bailey-Serres also…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
…Project (CVP). “The new Biological Opinions mean that for farms, fish, and people, this is the dawn of a new science-based approach to water and ecosystem management,” California Farm Water…
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
…of California’s Director of Quality Assurance & Industry Services Tim Birmingham said low amounts of aflatoxins are still an issue for specific markets, and technologies can help processors clean-up those small quantities….
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…residential customers who have wells that lack safe, potable water. Installing water mains will provide reliable water service to the residents as well as adequate fire protection. USDA awarded nearly…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley recently presented recommendations for the Water Resilience Portfolio in response to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order. The information sent…