…We are taking a targeted approach. And we are taking an approach based on actual conditions on the ground.” Newsom explained the decision was based on the unprecedented water levels…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…Cushman, UNR Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. “They use only one-fifth the water that other crops like rice or spinach would use. So, that water-use efficiency is what we’re…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
Klamath water users have expressed disappointment for the amount of water they will be receiving this year. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced that farmers and ranchers who rely on…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…support repairs of the Friant-Kern Canal, the Delta Mendota Canal, and the California Aqueduct. “A severe lack of water is causing land to sink throughout California. One harmful effect of…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
There are a number of factors to consider when declaring a state of emergency. After a dry water year, little to zero water allocations, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declaring drought…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Best Starter Veggies for the Beginner Home Gardener
…not only heat-loving — perfect for hot summer climates — but it’s also drought-tolerant, which means you won’t need a lot of water. Plus, it’ll survive if you forget. Listen…
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
…to adequately manage California’s water supply, despite such dry conditions. President Joe Biden’s proposed budget includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion….
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
…Water Quality Control Board approved the measure Thursday evening. There has been unease among farmers throughout the lengthy development process as to how the rule will affect production. Monterey County…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how USDA plans to help California’s water needs after…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…producers who will struggle due to reduced surface and groundwater supplies. Additionally, the group asks the Newsom Administration to engage with San Joaquin Valley lawmakers about the impact of water…
Down to the Wire: Ag Order 4.0 Adoption Deadline This Friday
…program from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Stakeholders have repeatedly provided feedback on the proposal, detailing the challenges it would create within agriculture. As the adoption deadline…
Filling Wet Soggy Spots with Beautiful Landscape
…leaves highlighted with silvery-white veins make “Elephant’s Ear” impossible to miss. Grow it as an annual in wet soil (or even standing water) or bring it in as a houseplant…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-13-21
…wildfire prevention, FDA says recent E.coli outbreaks are a ‘foreseeable hazard,‘ and officials are confident in water supply management without a drought declaration. Tune in to the show for these…