…frozen. This will help even out the soil temperature, especially if your area doesn’t always have snow covering the ground throughout winter. Continue to water annuals until frost kills them….
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…a risk-based approach that advances cutting-edge innovations in which consumers can have confidence.” Alpha-gal sugar is eliminated from the surface of the pigs’ cells through the recently approved IGA. The…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is calling for increased climate change collaboration. DWR is encouraging more cooperation between federal, state, and local governments in their efforts to address…
Week in Review: Troubles with Truck Registration, Looking Ahead to Water Management Concerns
There have been reports of farmers having issues renewing their truck registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Will all of the positive momentum with regard to water management in…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…benefits to wildlife, and water quality. More aggression action to prevent wildfires will also strengthen climate resilience. “Extensive fire suppression and exclusion, development in high fire hazard severity zones, and…
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
…plants, and some water to splash around in. The best way to do that is by planting a diverse landscape. When designing and planting beds and borders, think both horizontally…
Almond Matters: Healthy Trees Come from Healthy Soils
…far as forming that symbiotic relationship and creating that extra mycelial mining of the soil. It mines the soil more effectively for water and nutrition.” Listen to the report below….
AFBF Priorities Rolling into 2021: Water, Taxes, Trade, Farm Bill
…a few of those ongoing priorities include water, trade, taxes and the next Farm Bill. Listen to the full report below. AFBF Priories Rolling into 2021: Water, Taxes, Trade, Farm…
Tips on How You Can Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree
…defects. And, once at home keep your stand or water basin full of water so your tree stays fresher longer. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…an additional 10 percent incentive payment for water quality practices implemented on lands enrolled in CRP’s continuous signup. “The Conservation Reserve Program provides agricultural producers and landowners with a tool…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-14-20
…series of “how-to” videos and the momentum surrounding water supply. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…pumping and when to increase water flow. Water agencies support the idea of voluntary agreements and believe it will be a critical component of meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act plans. In February,…
‘Tis the Season for Special Care of Your Christmas Cactus
…requires regular watering. Conversely, too much water will cause leaves to spot and fall off. Allow the top layer of soil to dry completely before watering. A few weeks before…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…able to increase the quality of their crops, increase water use efficiency, and reduce inputs. There is a total of 25 videos in the playlist. The series features videos covering…