…varied particle size means it encourages drainage in clay soils. Gypsum is a good source of calcium and improves the cation exchange in clay soils. Some people also use mineral…
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
…is that those things impede drainage and encourage soil compaction. When you garden in incomplete soil that doesn’t contain all the various inorganic elements like rocks, silt, and clay, you…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…seen tremendous interest,” said Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension forest advisor in Humboldt County. “We have been blown away by the interest in this approach. The April oak health workshop has…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…farms and ranches that are simply struggling to survive right now.” The proposed California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package will include the following Acts: B 2915: Farmworker COVID-19 Health and Safety…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
A permanent smoke regulation from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving forward and industry members have until May 21 to provide comments. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board…
Some Herbs You Can Grow in Water
…cutting. It’s as easy as filling a glass of water and placing a cutting in the water to root. No soil is required. For best results, place the jar in…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…they can rely on water supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Given the serious health, safety, and economic concerns our constituents are facing due to the pandemic…the timing and judgement of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
…soil health. We discuss the role of soil carbon in natural climate solutions and talk about the importance of agriculturists communicating with consumers about the food and farming industry. Tune…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
…FDA will continue monitoring and responding to any public health emergencies related to FDA-regulated products. Other non-portable activities including certain lab activities and monitoring imported products will also continue. The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-02-20
…discuss carbohydrate energy and its impacts on yield. Also in the show, AFBF’s focus on mental health awareness in rural America and the FCC designating $1 billion for precision agriculture….
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
…season progresses are optimizing tree nutrition and being mindful of disease pressures. “If nutrition is optimized – coupled with adequate soil moisture and sunlight of course – you could maximize…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-01-20
…crisis, get an update on the Central Valley’s citrus bloom and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA is allowing veterinarians to practice telemedicine to better assist animal health needs….
FDA Allows for Telemedicine to Meet Animal Health Needs
…health needs. FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said that the move will allow for social distancing, while also ensuring that animals can receive the care they need from veterinary professionals. The…