…the average with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 6.3 inches. In the Southern Sierras, the numbers recorded by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) were three inches of…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…plants out well, don’t overwater them, and clear out debris from soil level. For example, rake and sweep away fallen leaves. If your plants do get powdery, there are some…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
The deadline to make any further Ag Order 4.0 revisions is quickly approaching. The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is currently working on another draft of the measure….
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…humidity to germinate. As a result, you can thwart their efforts by reducing humidity. Water at soil level rather than from overhead, so you don’t drench their leaves. Additionally, make…
Ground Cover that Stays Green in the Winter
…that tolerates shade and needs little water. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Ground Cover that Stays Green in the Winter Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
…to assist with pest prevention. A large group of agricultural organizations and water districts are calling for more federal support to address water infrastructure. The week’s major headlines can be…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…to assess the establishment of a single licensing portal for CDFA business. The budget proposal also contains $40 million for CDFA to continue administrating State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag and water groups seeking water infrastructure funding from…
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
…information on farm policy and other key federal issues, water challenges and concerns, as well as international trade and policy. “I’m pretty excited about it. I think it will be…
Hiding Things in the Garden Less Pleasing to the Eye
…that you’d really like to stand out and others that you’d like to hide. Flowers, vegetables, statues, and water features are stars of the show. Garden hoses and drip irrigation…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…The coalition notes several priority areas that would benefit from federal support. Water conservation, watershed management, and habitat restoration are listed as recommended actions. The group also explains the need…
Ag Order 4.0 Hearings Raise Concern Over Complexity of Compliance
The recent Ag Order 4.0 hearings have raised a level of concern as the timeline for adoption quickly approaches. The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board went over proposals…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…conservation practices that are underutilized relative to California’s natural resource needs,” NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “This allows us more flexibility to tailor our conservation…
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
…shell is mixed with water. The resulting suds are totally natural and can replace many chemical-laden products. Pinterest People use soapnuts for cleaning laundry, as a shampoo or body-soap, and…