Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new study that details water use practices in…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…costs is to use mulch to retain moisture in the soil, water deeper and less frequently, knowing when to water, and harvesting rain water. You can also reduce that water…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…a couple of years later. Because some of these additional requirements with respect to groundwater allocation and also water quality have now been further phased in.” Hamilton noted that the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering irrigation tips for walnut trees when water is scarce,…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
…of the farmers in the campaign. He started out his planting year thinking he would have enough water, but that quickly changed as the dry water year encroached. Del Bosque,…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee includes several provisions to assist with water concerns. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
…coast have forced many operations to truck water in just to water their cows. Raudabaugh explained that the organic feed market has been no different than conventional, with costs increasing…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why keeping your orchard floor clean will save you…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
With harvest time here, the Almond Board of California (ABC) is reminding growers about the multiple benefits associated with keeping orchard floors clean. The fundamental advantage is helping to reduce…
Important Things to Know About Caring for Bee Balm
…need to be in well-drained soils; standing water causes problems with rot. An exceptionally long period of drought can weaken them, making them susceptible to foliar diseases. Listen to Cathy…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are making their final preparations for the coming harvest. Water availability has been a constant struggle this year and growers…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…healthy future.” Focus points of the Protein PACT include optimizing the contributions made to healthy land, air, and water, along with ensuring product safety. The initiative also focuses on supporting…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…of the water concerns in the Western United States. A sizable coalition of agricultural and water groups issued their support for the bill’s advancement. Supporters include the California Farm Bureau…
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
…to your yard. Like any species, the key to attracting bats is providing for their needs. Specifically, food – in the form of insects and critters. Water, such as a pond,…