…A total of 3.5 hours of Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units are available for the event, which includes one hour of Nutrient Management, 1.5 hours of Soil & Water…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…Some of the CSP activities include cover crops, grazing management, and ecologically based pest management. CSP also promotes the implementation of technologies like advanced irrigation water management techniques and precision…
A Remarkable and Edible Succulent is Becoming More Popular
…the optimal environment. When it comes to growing sea beans, moisture is your friend and your enemy. The plant prefers regularly wet soil but waterlogged soil will kill it. Constantly…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
…bacteria that hide and spread rapidly to the inner parts of the produce. Then, wash produce thoroughly under running water, even if you plan to peel it before eating, cutting…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
After a historically dry January and February, officials are taking further drought action. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has reduced allocations for the State Water Project to five…
Fragile, Invasive Weed Threatening Ecosystems of Lakes and Ponds
…Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center./USDA Image The Eurasian watermilfoil is a herbaceous aquatic plant, known to form dense mats on the surface of water bodies, such as lakes and ponds….
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…to harvest before then. And, when it’s a few inches tall. Water cress requires wet growing conditions, which may prove difficult in drought-prone areas. Cress prefers to be planted next…
The California Kitchen: Pavlova Untamed
…G Water 165 G Sugar Listen to Albert prepare Pavlova Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Pavlova Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…Hanford using flood irrigation. After having issues with water infiltration, Crum explained that the cover cropping system they have implemented is proving to be beneficial. “We started working with him…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs such as the Healthy Soils Program, State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program, Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program, Cannabis Appellations Program, Sustainable California Grown Cannabis Pilot Program, Pollinator Habitat Program,…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…systems and improved water management strategies, per-acre water application rates decreased by 19% and withdrawals by 7 million-acre-feet. · Nearly 70% of cultivated cropland had conservation crop rotations, and 28%…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers gas prices and competing clean energy solutions, CDFA seeking dairy methane reduction projects,…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…grown in California and Florida. Once they’re established, Longans require minimal care. Just the typical water, feeding, and pruning. Longans need several years before they’ll start producing a harvest. Once…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency…