…defects. And, once at home keep your stand or water basin full of water so your tree stays fresher longer. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…an additional 10 percent incentive payment for water quality practices implemented on lands enrolled in CRP’s continuous signup. “The Conservation Reserve Program provides agricultural producers and landowners with a tool…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-14-20
…series of “how-to” videos and the momentum surrounding water supply. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…pumping and when to increase water flow. Water agencies support the idea of voluntary agreements and believe it will be a critical component of meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act plans. In February,…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
A video series of ‘How-To’ guides has recently been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and farmers.gov. The Soil Health: How To video…
‘Tis the Season for Special Care of Your Christmas Cactus
…requires regular watering. Conversely, too much water will cause leaves to spot and fall off. Allow the top layer of soil to dry completely before watering. A few weeks before…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for input on water quantity issues in the West. USDA is seeking public comment on water quantity issues related to existing Natural…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Council, and the National Association of Conservation Districts have all issued messages of support for the new Agriculture Secretary. Secretary Vilsack’s confirmation hearing is expected to be scheduled sometime in…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have ample opportunity to make their fall herbicide applications. California has experienced very little rainfall for the current water…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
…of the Almond Conference State of the Industry, and this year’s recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
…of the Almond Conference State of the Industry, and this year’s recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Water Accounting and Trading Platform Workshop Series Begins December 16
A series of workshops on California’s first open-source Water Accounting and Trading Platform is set to begin next week. The first in a series of scheduled workshops will take place…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…board member who became particularly involved in local and statewide water issues. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said Sasaki has worked tirelessly on Sonoma County water for more than…
California Farm Bureau Kicks Off 102 Annual Meeting Virtually
…recapped the progress made and the challenges endured over the year. He focused on topics including labor, water, wildfire damage, COVID-19, legislation, climate change, and more. Johansson said moving forward…