…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…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
…successful in drawing down federal dollars under the Regional Conservation Partnership program.” Ross was also asked about the overall role of the CDFA in the coalition and if that translated…
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…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…to strengthen funding for conservation,” National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Michael Crowder said in a news release. “President Biden’s budget includes significant investments within the U.S. Department of…
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…
Officials Confident in Water Supply Management Without Drought Declaration
…of the California Department of Water Resources, Karla Nemeth provided a water update. Much of the presentation to the board centered on drought and what the outlook is for California…
FDA: Recent E. coli Outbreaks a ‘Foreseeable Hazard’
…factors translate into foreseeable increased food safety risks. Given the multiple potential avenues of E. coli transmission, pests, wind, water and other sources, it may not be as simple as…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…fruit that shows dark patches on their bottom. When it’s really hot, deep watering is needed. Tomatoes are less likely to crack when the soil is moist. Also, be sure…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
…years, the new frameworks will function as a guide for implementing voluntary conservation practices. Significant work has already been done addressing the conservation needs of rangelands. The new conservation frameworks…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent push for more water advocacy after yet…
Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease
…slow the spread, but once your plant has it, there’s no way to save it from its fate. Bacterial leaf spot causes spots, often water-soaked, that spread across the plants’…