…resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”), which can control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. CRP…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-17-20
…says farmers should be included in the process of tackling water issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…“The most noticeable benefits have been in terms of an increase in infiltration of rainfall and irrigation water, winter weed control and decreasing compaction and increases in yields,” Amélie Gaudin,…
Using Lagoon Water in SDI Systems for Forage Crops
…to make sure you’re sampling correctly.” While working on their projects using effluent water blended with freshwater Rossini noted they saw a reduction of water usage by nearly 30 percent….
Nominations for the Leopold Conservation Award Now Being Accepted
…water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of a landowner who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation, or landowners may also…
Ways to Tell if Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
…you crack them in a pan – instead, they’ll spread way out, might look thin and watery, and the yolk is also more likely to break. A rotten egg also has…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the conflict between SGMA and California water rules. Get…
Conflict Between SGMA and California Water Rules
Some of the California water regulations may be at odds with some of the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The guidelines established under the Waters of the…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
…event also provided important industry updates on a variety of topics such as water and new labor regulations. Farm Bureau makes it possible for industry members to get involved and…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…to block the establishment of emerging weeds for an extended period of time. Goal 2XL’s user-friendly emulsifiable concentrate delivers powerful performance while GoalTender’s water-based formulation holds well to soil and…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…baseline for determining potential water supplies for later in the year. “We recorded a snow depth of 40.5 inches and a snow water content of 14.5 inches. That results in…
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
…wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds get a flu shot Because washing hands with soap and water is one of the best defenses…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
…exactly where they stand in terms of waters of the United States,” Wade noted. Regulatory issues related to water have become even more prominent as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…conference begins on Tuesday, February 4 and will feature presentations on topics such as cereal crop nitrogen management, subsurface drip irrigation, soil amendments, and water quality regulatory updates. The presentations…