…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board has submitted Budget Change Proposals requesting 26 additional positions to be added to multiple programs and projects. The request from the Water Board is…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…San Benito County UC Cooperative Extension Office in collaboration with the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County. The grant will be used to conduct five prescribed burns and provide outreach…
Plants You Can Grow to Feed Ducks
…dormant until the spring. If allowed to grow freely in your pond, it will provide constant feed for your ducks. Water Hyacinth is another. It grows remarkably fast. It can…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
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…