…us there’s still much work to do in the garden. Including, getting it ready for fall crops. Take some time to remove spent vegetables such as summer squash and bean…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…June. The scope of the latest action taken by the SWRCB will now cover senior water rights holders. Some agricultural organizations and irrigation districts have raised questions regarding the SWRCB’s…
Toughest Ground Covers to Solve the Worst Garden Problems
The toughest ground covers to solve some of your worst garden problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thyme ground cover Pinterest Hens-and-chicks groundcover Pinterest Creeping Thyme ground…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…large. However, farmers and ranchers are responsible for covering the cost of compliance with these types of regulations. Professor of Agribusiness at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Lynn Hamilton suggests…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
…they aim to complete their work on the bill prior to the August recess. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure package will cover costs over a period of eight years and includes…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
…rose – is known to outgrow spaces quickly. To prevent it from competing with other crops in your garden, experts suggest keeping it in a segregated planter where it can…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…million drop in total gross value.” Some of the most lucrative crops for the area experienced substantial declines in value. Leaf lettuce fell by 15.2 percent and head lettuce saw…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…to become more actively engaged when it comes to the right to repair. A new campaign called ‘No Water = No Crops’ from Western Growers features stories from several California…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…(WHIP+) to cover natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. Eligible losses under the legislation will include damage related to wildfires and drought, as well as other extreme weather events. The…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…has served as a last resort for agribusinesses unable to find insurance coverage from other carriers. Farmers and ranchers have found it increasingly difficult to get adequate wildfire insurance coverage….
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
…Crops.” In a series of videos, the campaign focuses on a few California producers who are struggling with the water shortages. Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms is one…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…crops planted after a prevented planting claim has been filed to be a second crop. Cover crops could previously only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, or the…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
…have been blocked from an open repair market, which can lead to spoiled crops and missing out on critical income,” said FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra. “The pandemic exposed serious weaknesses…