…single year, given the state’s climate variability. While the snowpack has decreased from the last manual survey, the state still has a significant amount of water in storage thanks to…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…lawmakers when it comes to climate policy. Also apart of the group is the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the NCFC, says, “This effort…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…along with the climate makes for ideal conditions for avocado production. Growers in the region told the group from CAC that they essentially have two production peaks, but they can…
Eco-Friendly Valentines Day Gift Ideas
…favor. Unless you’re in Florida or Southern California, February and flowers do not go together in the United States. They are flown under climate-controlled conditions from tropical countries and then…
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…after Congressional introduction of the so-called Green New Deal: climate policy. NCBA plans to “Continue to push back against misguided climate policies while advancing the U.S. cattle industry’s tremendous environmental…
Growing Cress, a Nutrient Powerhouse
…green, and it’s also a perennial variety. It prefers damp soil. Cress grows well in zones 6-9, prefers full sun unless if you live in a hot climate, in which…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…continue to face a challenging economic climate. As such, we encourage President Trump and USDA to follow through with the third tranche of MFP payments as quickly as possible.” Tate…
Plants That Work Best for Your Rock Garden
…rocks should be selected largely with your climate. This will help keep them low-maintenance. Rock gardens in warm climates call for plants different from those used in colder climates. If…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…communities. Some of the budget priorities include water quality and availability, addressing climate change concerns and air quality, and improvements to infrastructure. Under the Governor’s $222 billion budget the California…
Citrus Growers Pleased with Weather and Crop Conditions
…quality for the rest of the season,” Creamer explained. The Weather Watch tool contains detailed climate information that is gathered through a dedicated group of citrus-specific weather stations. Growers can…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…enhancing natural ecosystems, upgrading infrastructure, and improving preparations for future climate constraints. The recommended actions are based on several months of public and industry feedback, as well as an in-depth…
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
…more than 100,000 meetings, workshops, field days, and other classes that were held, UC ANR provided assistance in protecting the state’s natural resources and developing climate resilience in communities. UC…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…and nitrogen leaching; and increase populations of beneficial insects, fishes, birds and game—all of which are very important in creating sustainable, climate-smart agricultural operations.” The new BIFS project, ‘Refinement and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-26-19
…new climate reality for farmers, and details on the five new disease-resistant grape varieties that are now available. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…