…from being converted to other uses. The program also helps to restore and protect wetlands through the use of innovative conservation systems. “Conservation easements are a critical conservation tool helping…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…areas, the carbon might well bake out of the soil unless it is frequently watered. Plus, to sequester carbon it has to be maintained, watered, tilled, and replanted. It could…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) shows how effective conservation practices are in addressing emission levels. The study incorporates data collected between 2004 and 2018. As…
Exotic, Peculiar Looking Melon with a Unique Flavor
…mainly comprised of water, is packed with nutrients, and relatively low in calories, which makes it suitable for a variety of diet plans. Kiwano melons will do well in your…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on a statewide basis. The State Water Resources Control Board recently adopted a general order regulating how wastewater will be…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
COURTESEY: California Department of Water Resources California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. The California Department of Water…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
…houseplant leaves turning yellow: Overwatering and under-watering. Drowning your plant can cause yellow leaves. When there is not enough water in the soil, the plant finds it difficult to accumulate…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
UPDATE: As of 01-29-21 the statewide snow water equivalent is 66 percent of normal for this date. The recent storms passing over the state have bolstered California’s snowpack totals with…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…certainly need the water; at my place we had less than an inch total accumulation for the entire season. But we all know what happens when it comes all at…
Controlling Pesky Grasses from Creeping in the Garden
…grasses. Just be careful not to disturb other plants or veggies. Boiling water works well for smaller areas but isn’t effective against seeds or underground parts. Using multiple layers of…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
…– which is a popular housewarming gift often received growing in water only. Other good looking plants that perform well in low to medium light include Aglaonema, or Chinese evergreen,…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has issued a final rule for its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS incorporated the feedback that industry stakeholders provided for the RCPP interim…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…in drought-prone areas, gardeners in every region can improve water conservation. Whether it’s adding more mulch or choosing plants that are native to your region. Or, choosing irrigation with a…