…peak and long days offer ample time for picking fresh flowers and sun-ripened produce. Some shrubs will require deep watering now but avoid watering during midday, when more water will…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
…value of an irrigation system. The ‘Irrigation Water Management’ episode of NRCS’s Conservation at Work video series details some of the benefits that can be gained by refining water management…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…Johnson provide a nutrition lesson with the residents making goat tacos.” As time permits, officers take the youths outside to water plants and harvest crops in the garden. ‘4-H services…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…are: UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil Health Institutes,…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
A recent report highlights the efficacy of California dairy conservation practices in achieving water savings and protecting water quality. Sustainable Conservation was awarded support funding for a project from the…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, Wild Farm Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, The Freshwater Trust, and Fibershed,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “We are excited to see your project…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…in final ripening stages: An abundant supply of water dilutes tomato flavor and makes the fruits more susceptible to cracking. This month it’s also time to start thinking about Spring….
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…organic production. The stipend provided would be on top of any payment for conservation practices. CCOF’s proposal would help to mitigate the risk of the three-year transition period, providing better…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The national RCPP provides funding support for conservation partnerships to improve water quality and reliability, enhance soil health, protect agricultural viability, and support…
Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer
…trials, and he said it’s a flexible answer that can only help water basin sustainability. Listen to Cameron’s full interview. Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
A series of soil health case studies have been produced through a partnership between American Farmland Trust (AFT) and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Through a Conservation Innovation Grant, the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-11-20
…bacteria mapping and how it could increase application efficiencies. Also, take a look at the final Water Resilience Portfolio and how it provides positive guidance for the future. Tune in…
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
Some watering tools to help solve your dry yard problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sprinkler watering the garden If you’re not getting enough rain there are…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…to inch north as water and soil conditions become even more of an emphasis. The week’s major headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….