…beautifully wispy grown pattern. They manage well in dry conditions, you won’t have to worry about a strict watering schedule. Ficus Elastica, with attractive dark foliage is, in some ways,…
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
…of water. For simple math, a 200 pound person should drink about 100 ounces of water. That’s six or seven 16 ounce bottles of water. Additionally, in the land of…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…work to be done to bring efficiency back up to where it was before the pandemic. The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
…Waycott said in a press release. “Water availability will be the principal concern on growers’ minds as they continue to grow this crop. We look forward to the outcome of…
Almond Matters: Getting an Early Start to Ant Control
…those nuts to wherever you’re going,” said Burkdoll. “You want to take them out before you put nuts on the ground. You want to make sure your orchard’s clean and…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
A new partnership seeks to make a groundwater accounting platform freely available to water users. The California Water Data Consortium (Consortium) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and several state water…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…conservationists. The discussions focused on cooperation between farmers and urban water users in order to address the challenging water year. “The whole region has a water problem; the whole state…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program grants. An additional $200 million will be used for water conveyance improvements and $150 million will address groundwater cleanup and water recycling projects. “The…
Health Bite: It’s Smoothie Season
…and fueled up until your next meal. Start with some kind of liquid, like water, coconut water, or a combination of the two. For protein, I recommend a serving of…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…Forest “will not recover in my lifetime,” Daley noted. There are also concerns as to how massive wildfires will impact water supplies as the ecosystem slowly regenerated. Daley expressed frustration…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
…natural resource concerns while supporting efforts to combat the climate crisis. The partnerships are aimed at improving water quality, combatting the effects of drought, enhancing soil health, and supporting wildlife…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-07-21
…declarations, UC Davis offering e-learning sessions on production ag water, and the CVP adding a hold on northern California contractors. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
CVP Adds Water Supply Hold for Northern California
The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central Valley Project (CVP) water contractors located north of the Delta. The bureau said the announcement is…
UC Davis Offering E-Learning Sessions on Production Ag Water
…topics including risks associated with production ag water, best practices for water management, treatment options, and updates on the Produce Safety Rule water testing requirements. Registration for the online series…