…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…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…and Conservation, Bill Northey said in a news release. “We have worked diligently over the past couple of years to roll out meaningful disaster assistance programs to help alleviate the…
An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Watering Houseplants
…Watering (+ When to Water) – Bottom Watering for Beginners 💦🌱💦 Video by Kalei Plants Bottom watering is super easy and is less messy. It’s also harder to overwater your…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…12 to apply for the CRP general signup. The program provides financial assistance to those implementing conservation practices. “This signup for the Conservation Reserve Program gives producers and landowners an…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
…a possibility for table grapes and why locally-driven water initiatives are critical in helping guide national assistance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
Locally driven efforts are critical for helping to guide national conservation assistance initiatives. Several leaders of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently heard from industry members about water quantity…
Week in Review: Mixed Results in Snow Survey, Friant-Kern Canal Gets Federal Funding
The California Department of Water Resources performed the first 2021 snow survey at Phillips Station Wednesday morning. The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…to deliver crucial safety net, disaster assistance, farm loan and conservation programs to America’s farmers and livestock producers,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a news release. “We partner with…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…costs. A lack of by-products would increase demand for other feed sources such as alfalfa, in-turn requiring more water for production. Without an outlet such as dairy farms, maybe ag…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
…it grows larger. Tangerines require plenty of water, fertilizer, and a good layer of mulch around the base of the tree. In the colder months, as long as the outside…