…of water. Moderate to high tree stress (-16 to -20 bars) may be tolerated a week or two before harvest. However, for July and August prior to harvest, stress should…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of…
Infrastructure Needed for Groundwater Recharge
Infrastructure and volunteers are needed to make groundwater recharge successful in California. Many in the agriculture community were disappointed that not all of the surface water storage projects were fully…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…supported planting of cover crops on fields where farmers were not able to plant because of their benefits in preventing soil erosion, protecting water quality and boosting soil health. The…
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
…order to germinate. You can use your refrigerator during winter to break dormancy. In a plastic bag, put equal amounts of vermiculite and seeds, and spray the mixture with water…
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…your own fermented pickles is easy. All you have to do is harvest your pickles, wash them, and drop them in a saltwater solution, and cover them. After that, nature…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why water infrastructure has been a popular topic in…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…spray of water from either a garden hose or faucet to dislodge the mites, washing them away from the plant. Green fresh leaf covered with microscopic web of spider mite…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…been killed since first being discovered. The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy recently awarded CDFW a three-year grant of $8.5 million, with funds that were made available through the Water Quality,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-23-19
…avocado industry, beginning beekeeping classes available at UC Davis and the DWR releasing the final California Water Plan Update 2018. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
…a hot winter day, around 100 degrees, and not a bit of water around – it was brutal country and the base was still many miles away. And there were…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering water management, Cal OSHA passing the Wildfire Protection Emergency…
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…the water, and also to prevent water from evaporating. The pot is unglazed which allows water to seep through the sides. However, the water doesn’t ooze out of the container…
Useful Methods for Drying Chili Peppers
…for salsa and sauces. Keep only the firmest, most solid peppers for drying. Next, you want to clean your chilies. If they’ve been sprayed in any way, you’ll need to…