…of warm water in the north Pacific, brought about by an even larger mountain of warm air, a high pressure system that has kept Alaska warm and dry this fall….
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…of the rules governing these critical water supplies only delays the ability of these important areas to recover. This action will also help address water shortages that have occurred across…
Planting and Harvesting Bamboo for Different Uses
…close to the surface of the ground. Unsteady plants should be staked. It’s also important to keep it very well watered and also mulched. Mulching around the bamboo will keep…
Throw Out Water Rule, Farm Bureau, Others Tell Texas Court
…it disregards statutory and Supreme Court requirements that federally regulated “waters” be at least closely connected to “navigable” water bodies. The illegal 2015 rule instead regulates “vast tracts of the…
Trade Market Landscape for California Rice Remains Turbulent
…average sized harvest is expected after last year’s weather complications caused a decline in plantings. The expectation is still slightly below the average due to water issues, but overall planted…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…the impending Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “That has been one of our main resource priorities in the state, water quality and water conservation, and we have put in significant investment…
Drawbacks of Planting Fast-Growing Trees
…broken limbs during a storm with heavy winds. Other fast-growing trees can develop aggressive root structures that surface with age and cause damage to structures such as sidewalks. I’m Cathy…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…assistance for projects that improve soil, water, air, and other resources. Farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners still have time to apply for EQIP funding for the fiscal year 2019….
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…is a little natural light, a proper growing space, soil, the right container, water, and a little TLC. Of course you’ll want to know which fruits and veggies do the…
Water Works: Permitting Groundwater Recharge Projects
…Control Board considers to be a beneficial use of water. Current law does not recognize groundwater recharge alone as a beneficial use of surface water. “Essentially there’s nothing explicitly in…
Gardening Fall To-Do-List
…to remember to keep the water flowing, and continue to water trees, shrubs, and perennials before the ground gets too cold or in some areas frozen. Don’t forget to cut…
The California Kitchen: Steamed Rice
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Steamed Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Arborio Rice 4 C Water…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…security and celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. FMC is focused on opportunities for growers to cover more ground in less time—saving water, fuel, labor and time. They understand that…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…County. The NRCS approved plan will evaluate surface and groundwater resources and develop alternatives for any identified resource concerns. Funding for the project is being provided through NRCS’s Watershed Protection…