…urban Farmers. “The “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers is an open forum for farmers and ranchers to share, learn and grow together,” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez,…
Growing Edible Roses is a Time-Honored Tradition
…season, so long as they’re in the soil 8 weeks before the first frost. Roses like to dry out in between watering. Water deeply and in the morning. Do not…
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
The California snowpack is still about half of the historical average despite the driest February on record, according to the most recent data from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-27-20
…CVP water allocation. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Water Allocations Highlight New Biological Opinions and Need for Storage
…Contractors are being allocated 100 percent. Water service contractors on the Eastside, including the Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District and Stockton East Water District, will receive 100 percent of…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
…feeding and nutrition, we’ll have an agronomy, nutrient management, and water session, as well as an economic session talking about water and crops and maybe what are some other options…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
…the health of California communities. The Roadmap report lays out policy recommendations that encourage an increased focus on soil health as well as further investment in water efficiency programs and…
Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden
…leaching out. Green sand absorbs up to ten times the amount of water versus regular sand, without water-logging plants. In fact, in a study at Rutgers University, researchers planted potatoes…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…initiative will be comprised of three components which include developing a plan for synchronizing public and private research, integrating new technologies into USDA programs, and reviewing the productivity and conservation…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…the things that they do. We’ve done those in partnership with conservation organizations.” The recent developments with the voluntary agreements established to address California water issues is a prime example…
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…at a time when family farms and ranches already face threats to their water supplies and rising costs to comply with the state’s employment and environmental regulations.” Nearly 100 different…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Fruit Gum Drops
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Fresh Fruit Gum Drops with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Berries 1/2 Cup Water…
California Sues Trump Administration Over New Water Plan
…Bakersfield to sign new federal regulations that would allow more water to be pumped from the watersheds of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. The California Attorney General Xavier Becerra,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-21-20
…water, the barriers for cover crop adoption and get the details on an upcoming small farm conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….