…multiple avenues to help address water-related issues. The rice industry has been especially attentive to water quality concerns, through the Rice Pesticide Program to monitor water discharge in rice fields. …
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…communities. Some of the budget priorities include water quality and availability, addressing climate change concerns and air quality, and improvements to infrastructure. Under the Governor’s $222 billion budget the California…
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
…old carpet or landscaping fabric and place it over the area in your design. You also need to create a way for the water to enter. This can be an…
Citrus Growers Pleased with Weather and Crop Conditions
…access the tool from November through February to help plan for using fans or run water in the event of a forecasted freeze. Creamer noted that it appears to be…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-10-20
…to comment on the Water Resiliency Portfolio, another episode of Voices of the Valley and the importance of getting good dormant control in your almond orchards. Tune in to the…
Considerations When Building a Rain Garden
…Ours. Considerations When Building a Rain Garden The purpose of a rain garden is to have water infiltrate and drain from hard surfaces like rooftops, driveways, roads, and patios to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering workshops that prep almond growers for pollination, 2020 water…
Why a Rain Garden is Needed in Your Yard
…gardens where it waters your plants or is captured in a holding spot where it can percolate out slowly. This keeps the water from going into storm drains or pooling…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…dedicated reporter to specifically cover agriculture. Many of the industry’s most significant issues such as water and labor can often get fairly topical coverage, which may not provide a complete…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…the recent progress that has been made in making California more resilient to the multitude of water issues the state faces. “State agencies are only one set of water decision-makers…
Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year
…more interest according to indoor horticulture and programs specialists. Nooks that are typically in the shade and have comfortable seating as well as accessories that might include a water feature,…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
(USDA/NRCS) — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the PLANTS Database provides conservation plant information to conservation planners, researchers, and others using plants in their natural resource conservation projects. The…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…— USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP is USDA’s premier conservation easement program, helping landowners…
First 2020 Snow Survey Bodes Well for the Year Ahead
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first 2020 snow survey at Phillips Station, providing a positive outlook for the months ahead. After a slow start to the 2020…