…use in recipes. Speaking of cooking, it’s time to clean the grill. Even if you use the grill all year long, September is a good time to clean the grates…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
…skilled labor in the agricultural sector. The dire circumstances of the current water year underscore the imperative need for an updated approach to water management. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter…
Helpful Tips for Preparing the Garden for the Cold Season Ahead
…area. Spot spray young dandelions that sprout from summer seeds. And, clean up the veggie patch by pulling spent crops. Be sure to gather all debris, including stem, leaf and…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
…July. The NWPR was established by the Trump Administration as a means for simplifying the scope of the Clean Water Act. U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez’s ruling was met with…
Almond Update: 2021 Harvest Season ‘Looking Good’ So Far
…Outreach and Education Specialist for the Almond Board of California. “Size definitely has been coming through across the board; smaller nuts in areas where there’s been a lot of water…
Biomass Collaborative to Flesh Out Ag Burning Alternatives
The California Clean Biomass Collaborative is looking into viable alternatives to agricultural burning. Requirements adopted by the California Air Resources Board will eliminate the practice in the San Joaquin Valley….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-31-21
…technology to deter rural crime and the hope that the dry year will prompt action in water management and storage. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…Emergency Management Agency to release additional resources to help Western areas faced with water cuts as supplies dwindle. Huffman and Neguse wrote in the letter to the White House, “There’s…
Hopes That Dry Year Will Prompt Action on Water Management and Storage
There is hope that the unfortunate conditions of California’s water supply this year will prompt decisive action on water management and storage. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
…beautiful, with its massive, Jurassic-looking foliage, this popular houseplant has a bit of a reputation for being particularly fickle in regards to light, water, soil, and temperature. Just a warning….
EPA Announces Resources to Better Address Nutrient Pollution Affecting Waters
…of harmful algal blooms. EPA has published revised recommended ambient water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act to help address nutrient pollution in lakes and reservoirs. EPA says the…
Some of the Many Ways to Increase Your Eggplant Harvest
…when the plants set their first fruits, and in the summer when there is a heavy set of fruits. Since eggplants are made up of a lot of water, be…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-24-21
…a study finding genetics rather than the environment are the source of THC in hemp, and year after year water shortages shaping planting trends. Tune in to the show for…
Problems and Solutions When Growing Artichokes
…excess moisture and humidity by watering selectively. Artichoke is also susceptible to a host of leaf sucking insects including aphids. While a strong burst of water from a hose might…