…diseases, control cost and produce plenty of large, robust berries using less water, fertilizer and pesticides. These are the strawberries in Salinas on Monday, July 1, 2019. Courtesy: UC Davis…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…farmers to apply less water, protect soil health and precisely plant seeds, which also helps farmers save money. “After we collect this data, we must transfer it from our machines…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…irrigation and municipal supplies but also water for groundwater recharge,” said Alexandra Biering, Government Affairs and Communications Manager for Friant Water Authority. “In most years more than half the water…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…been significant concern regarding the State Water Resources Control Board’s plan for regulating minimum flow requirements for some of the state’s waterways and the impact that will have on communities….
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
…down and moisten with a gentle spray. Be careful not to overwater or use a watering can as a vigorous flow of water as it can disturb or drown the…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
Prickly pear cactuses with red fruits Most areas of the country have issues with water. A lot of us also like to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Cathy Isom…
Flowers to Plant That Attract Hummingbirds
…shelter and water, they’ll even raise babies and increase your population. Some gorgeous flowers that will keep Hummingbirds coming back for more, include: Azaleas, Bee Balm, and Beard Tongue. Another…
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
One thing everything living thing on the planet needs is water. Cathy Isom lets you know how often you should be watering your plants. That’s coming up on This Land…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-02-19
…price-fixing in poultry, potential agreements on the Water Quality Plan and hear how a coalition is getting veterans in the agriculture industry. Also, get details on what Secretary Perdue had…
Keeping a Popular House Plant Healthy and Happy
…plant begins to dry and allow the water to drain through the container. Houseplants will probably need to be watered around every 10-14 days, depending on how bright and warm…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
…for a gut-healthy treat. You really only need these three ingredients to pickle anything: Water, Vinegar, and salt. When canning, you might also want to add: dill, mustard seed, cumin,…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…and decontaminate wet whole almonds, a crop worth $5.33 billion a year in California. (p. 111) A system for removing nitrate from contaminated water and recycling it for re-use as…
Western View: The Rise and Fall of Wupatki
…and forests around the Little Colorado river. It was a time of good rains in that country, and the ash made the soil rich and better able to hold water. …