…much of California. Growers will need to understand what type of disease pressure may be in the orchard when contemplating the best course of action for treatment. “When you water…
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
…year for California almond growers, and a coalition of agricultural groups are calling for more certainty when it comes to the state’s water supplies. You can find all of the…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
…massive job losses and shortfalls in record time. This budget reflects that emergency.” While the Governor pointed out safe drinking water and wildfire preparedness as being funding priorities, the revised…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…Central Valley. Another $10 million was authorized for increasing water use efficiency in the San Joaquin Valley. “It could be a small watershed, it could be a countywide or multi-county,…
How to Keep an Indoor Plant Alive
…alive requires giving it the appropriate amount of sunlight and water, as well as the right soil and nutrients. How much of each will depend on the particular plant, and…
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
…brandy, wine and juice concentrates, where his love for wine and the winemaking process began. He also developed an interest in water education through his second cousin, Dr. David Zoldoske,…
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
…said Machado. “There has already been some discussion about water prices rising for those that need to source water. They’re seeing costs of water that may be available for transfer…
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
…CEO Richard Waycott said in a press release. “Through the industry’s advancements in water use efficiency to environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste efforts in the orchard and beyond, almond…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-13-20
…triple and a judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s efforts to get more water flowing into the Valley. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
…Council, Western Agricultural Processors Association, Central Valley Project Water Association, and the Ag Council of California. The letter itself states that “where possible, rules that limit farm water supplies should…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the frustrating water fight over voluntary agreements, using ACP…
Voluntary Agreements Derailment Frustrating with Water Fight
It was one-step forward, two steps back with California’s water situation earlier this year. When Governor Newsom decided to challenge the Trump administration regarding biological opinions in the Sacramento-Delta, the…
Tips for Growing Warmer Container Vegetables
…they require more space and water that many containers can handle. Try only planting three tomato seeds or one plant in a large container. Provide and support such as to…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Included in List of Preferred Fibers
…part of the environment you’re considering; whether it’s to meet the science-based targets of reducing climate change, whether it’s to reduce energy consumption for improvement in water use efficiency,” said…