…“food groups,” consisting of soil, water, and sun. Plants will soak up all the nutrients maybe every six months or so, so it’s recommended that plants be repotted once or…
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
…the name) to allow for easy access to the entire plot. In the middle of the plot sits a basket for composting and watering. The planting bed can be filled…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…crop insurance policy.” Nearly 60 different organizations representing farming, banking, and conservation interests make up the coalition. Some of the groups include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Council of…
Public Comment Sought for Revised Conservation Practice Standards
…requirements. The Wastewater Treatment Milk House standard has added a new conservation practice to better address the treatment of wastewater from the cleaning of milking equipment. NRCS is encouraging ag…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
…year, the next year the grower is ready for them.” Tadpole shrimp are an abnormal pest. Eggs remain in the soil and are be a predictable occurrence once water is…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
The latest snow survey highlighted the disparity in California snow levels between regions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the…
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
Edible plants you can grow in a bog or marshy soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Water Chesnut plants Pinterest When you have a sunken, wet area on…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-04-21
…its second season, reports of good pollination despite wind and temperatures, and the CA snow levels matching the low water storage levels. Tune in to the show for these news…
California Snow Levels Low, Matching Water Storage Levels
The latest snow survey highlighted the disparity in California snow levels between regions. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed the third manual snow survey at Phillips Station. Readings indicated…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-02-21
…a farmer-owned carbon program launched by Land O’Lakes, and what a low CVP water allocation means for growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Reasons You Need to Grow Aloe Vera in the Garden
…cheap to buy as mature plants. Aloe vera is a succulent plant, which means it has high water content. The good news about this is that it can survive droughts…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
A new three-year partnership is aimed at helping expand the implementation of organic conservation practices. An agreement was recently made between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). USDA also announced the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-01-21
…at methods for managing tadpole shrimp in rice, and CA legislators emphasizing the state’s water needs in a letter to Biden administration. Tune in to the show for these news…