Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trends of the western ‘mega-drought’ and resources for producers,…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…stories from several California growers about their struggles related to the drought. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
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…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…bill by choosing a reliable irrigation system, such as sprinklers and tubes. Or, by choosing drought-tolerant plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Keep Plants Hydrated…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
The drought in California isn’t quite fathomable to all. In efforts to showcase the harsh reality producers are experiencing, Western Growers has a new campaign called “No Water = No…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
Producers throughout the state are struggling to make it through the ongoing drought conditions, and dairy farmers are no exception. The lack of water has left many dairy producers having…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…choice herb to place along pathways or near outdoor seating areas so you can experience the pleasant fragrance. Though it is drought-, heat-, and wind-tolerant, lavender doesn’t like poor drainage,…
Important Things to Know About Caring for Bee Balm
…foliar diseases like powdery mildew, something that bee balm is notorious for. While bee balm can be drought-tolerant, most varieties prefer to stay moist, especially during the summer. They do…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a survey that looks at western drought and the…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
Nine more counties were added to California’s drought emergency declaration at a press conference near San Luis Obispo. Black fig fly has now officially been found in a commercial growing…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
…shipments moving at a good pace. New legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. Industry efforts to help keep Huanglongbing at…