Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the CME group announcing the first-ever water futures market,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the CME group announcing the first-ever water futures market,…
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
…with these plants. So, we prefer to have the farmers go the native route instead of planting non-native plants,” said Dufour. “These native plants, if you mulch them and water…
Week in Review: Safflower as Dairy Forage and Addressing ACP Finds North of Grapevine
…in trappings of Asian citrus psyllid found north of the Grapevine. The Association of California Water Agencies recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom highlighting the need to reprioritize…
Safflower Shows Potential as Winter Forage Crop for Dairies
…part of a multi-year crop rotation to recover some of the water and some of the nitrate that might be lost by shallower rooted crops that precede it in the…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…pulse of moisture near the equator that typically moves eastward every 30 to 60 days. This pulse of water is changing the Pacific jet stream so that it has a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-27-20
…dairy production, and water agencies seeking support in developing voluntary agreements. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-27-20
…staying steady, the repercussions of eliminating U.S. dairy production, and water agencies seeking support in developing voluntary agreements. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…in person by appointment only. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…more effectively with water managers to bring water supplies and water demand into balance,” Melton noted. Using satellite data to better understand and track ET on a larger scale can…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…management of the Delta watershed as a whole is going to require cooperation among agencies. A comprehensive, Delta watershed-wide approach to water management will hinge on collaboration and integrated solutions….
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
…fruit production, keep plants evenly moist throughout the season, especially when they are in bloom and producing fruit. Between 1 and 1 1/2 inches of water each week should be…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
…more, depending on the variety you’re growing. Water newly planted bell peppers really well and add an inch or two of organic mulch. Their roots are shallow and mulch will…