Members of the rangeland and livestock community are being encouraged to provide feedback in the form of a grazing survey. The State Water Resources Control Board is developing a new…
Conservation Practices Prove Valuable Despite Early Challenges
…say they were really on the forefront of water use efficiency and tracking their irrigation applications, monitoring their soil moisture, experimenting with different run-times for their irrigation system,” Baker noted….
Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit
…and Bolivian sun root. Yacon has a flavor you wouldn’t expect from a tuber. It tastes like a mix between watermelon, apples and celery with a little pear thrown in….
The California Kitchen: Gnocchi Untamed
…C Ricotta Cheese 2 T Oil 1 T Water Listen to Albert prepare Gnocchi Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Gnocchi Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit:…
Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill
…amounts of water splashed on them. Another hard-to-kill plant is Verbena. Clusters of mini blooms make a great accent plant, are a no-fail option for warm, dry conditions and do…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced the latest funding awards for several water resilience projects throughout the state. A total of $83.9 million grant funding has been…
What to Cross Off Your Gardening To-Do List This Month
…Be sure to double check that your plants are getting enough water. You may need to consider a soaker hose to prevent evaporation in the hot summer air. Adding some…
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
…and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in water. The company will be providing a payment of up to $400 million in relation to dicamba exposure and approximately $820 million to resolve…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-30-20
…Ag Order 4.0 and an ag water reusing system that is coming to Sacramento. Also, listen in on another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…the ground. Be sure to do your research on fertilizer, water, and proper pruning. The best companion plants for Eggplants are Marigold, Tarragon, and Thyme. Also be sure to keep…
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
Agricultural industry members remain concerned about the Ag Order 4.0 impact as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board considers the next step in the process. The draft order…
Promoting Honeybee Health with Bayer’s Healthy Colony Checklist
…laying queen present, or if there are any stressors that could present a problem. Finally, the assessment also asks beekeepers to assure there is sufficient water, forage, and food stores…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-29-20
…First Coronavirus Response Act, and the upcoming deadline for Market Facilitation Program payments. Also, get the details on another deadline, the 2019 water use reports are due July 1 for…
Plants That Will Thrive in Dry Soil
…in slightly wetter soils since they take so much water to set juicy fruits! However, the dragon fruit is the exception. Prickly Pear is another cactus species that likes being grown…