The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is one of several programs available from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that assists farmers and ranchers expand their conservation activities. Area Forester for…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…one million acres of productive farmland. Supporting water infrastructure and maximizing the value and efficiency of water supplies will become even more important as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continues…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
…then begin to plug the vessels that move water to the roots and stems of the plants. Without enough water, the plants begin wilting on sunny days, although they’ll appear…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…water and wastewater infrastructure. “These investments will bring modern, reliable water and wastewater infrastructure to rural communities. They will replace deteriorating, leaking water pipes with new ones and upgrade water…
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
…of safe water supplies and increasing digital documentation to improve traceability. While no fatalities were reported, the outbreaks which occurred last November and December sickened 188 individuals and affected people…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
A Technical Assistance Grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts is bringing nine new positions to resource conservation districts (RCDs) in California. Adding personnel to multiple RCDs will add…
Pet Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds
…skin, hands or in your eyes or nose. You could also try burning weeds with a scalding torch or dumping boiling water on them. Listen to Cathy Isom’s report below….
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
…drinking water to every employee on an hourly interval when you also have to adhere to the COVID guidelines for safe distancing and wearing facial masks and all the other…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…2020 funding cycle to help make the application process simpler and better align with USDA’s National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The Healthy Soils Program is administered by…
Protect Your Garden from a Heatwave
…moisture in the soil can evaporate, leading to plants wilting and, potentially, dying. The scorching sun can burn your plants, especially after you water and leave droplets behind. And, high…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-26-20
…Joaquin Valley Land and Water Strategy, research reducing HLB transmission from psyllids and USDA Food Box concerns. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in Your Garden
…simple, chemical-free way to get rid of weeds naturally, try boiling water. Or, try planting cover crops to reduce weeds. Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to help enhance San Joaquin Valley water efficiency. The San Joaquin Valley Land and Water Conservation Collaboration…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…simultaneously navigating the requirements set forth in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The agricultural industry has made great strides in recent years in its efforts to meet air quality and…