…is it’s right in the wheelhouse of our California premium positioning.” With no significant weather issues and many concerns about water, the fruit size is expected to be within the…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…it has helped to educate many local residents on best management practices to avoid mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases. It collaborates with local water management agencies, dairies, and farms to provide…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-17-20
…says farmers should be included in the process of tackling water issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…“The most noticeable benefits have been in terms of an increase in infiltration of rainfall and irrigation water, winter weed control and decreasing compaction and increases in yields,” Amélie Gaudin,…
Using Lagoon Water in SDI Systems for Forage Crops
…to make sure you’re sampling correctly.” While working on their projects using effluent water blended with freshwater Rossini noted they saw a reduction of water usage by nearly 30 percent….
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence for her outstanding efforts as a conservation planner. The National Conservation Planning Partnership (NCPP) recognized Chow at the National Association of Conservation Districts…
Relationships and Service Bring NRCS Conservationist State, National Honors
…received the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts’ Conservation Planner of the year award, and then followed that up by winning the National Association of Conservation Districts’ 2020 Hugh Hammond…
Nominations for the Leopold Conservation Award Now Being Accepted
Nominations are being accepted for this year’s California Leopold Conservation Award. The Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land,…
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…three workshops to assist with the application process for the programs. February 18 at the Stanislaus County Ag Commissioner’s Office in Modesto, February 19 at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation…
Ways to Tell if Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
…you crack them in a pan – instead, they’ll spread way out, might look thin and watery, and the yolk is also more likely to break. A rotten egg also has…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the conflict between SGMA and California water rules. Get…
Conflict Between SGMA and California Water Rules
Some of the California water regulations may be at odds with some of the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The guidelines established under the Waters of the…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
…event also provided important industry updates on a variety of topics such as water and new labor regulations. Farm Bureau makes it possible for industry members to get involved and…