The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new procedure for developing antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water. The new protocol has been shaped through a collaboration with…
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
…often increases. Water your plants about 2 times per week when temperatures are above 40°F and snow hasn’t fallen yet. In the winter, Watering is only necessary before the frost…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-05-20
…water projects across the state, and soil health case studies that provide growers with valuable insight. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Keeping a Cute, Tiny Critter from Invading Your Garden
…garlic spray. Motion activated water spray guns do a good job of scaring them off. As well as fake predators, such as snakes placed on the ground near burrows. Chipmunks…
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
…has high boron in the soil, high boron in the groundwater, and if you get surface water, there is usually high boron in that as well,” she said. She and…
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
…combined with the construction of watering facilities throughout the pasture. McClelland described the project with NRCS as a “win-win situation” in the ‘Water Facility’ episode of the video series. Norman…
Last Chance to Submit Comments on Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries
The State Water Resources Control Board released a draft of its general order for wineries earlier in the month and Wednesday, August 5 is the last day to submit public…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and are designed to improve soil health, sequester carbon and help reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). The on-farm projects will collect data and showcase conservation management…
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…Jarvis-Shean said she believes there are several reasons for the increase, including water security with incoming Sustastainable Groundwater Management Act regulation. “There are a lot of things in favor of…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…and trap fruit flies. You may also try keeping a spray bottle handy that contains a mixture of hot water and lemongrass essential oil. Just avoid spraying on fruit or…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
…the environmental review process. “The modernized NEPA rule brings common sense back to an important rule that was established to protect our land and water resources,” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…‘Conservation at Work’ Series addressing grazing practices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
Fall Veggies You Should Plant in Your Garden Right Now
…spring because the seed stays cooler and the soil around the seed remains moist longer. Be sure to water more frequently so seeds are not allowed to dry. Be careful…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…to Milner’s full interview. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation at Work video series documents how producers and landowners are using individual practices to improve their land and save time…