…turning on their irrigation systems,” said Pat Clay Manager of Field Development for Valent U.S.A.. “After you get leaf out and start that water you want to consider doing nitrogen…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…federal biological opinions will alter how water is managed as part of the Central Valley Project, using new real-time monitoring methods to dictate water flows. Prior to signing the new…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…homelessness. The Central Valley was mentioned as getting “the attention it deserves” in terms of addressing drinking water issues, but nothing about the six counties who are the leading agricultural…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Ravioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Fresh Ravioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 1 Egg 2 T Water…
California Prune Industry Excited for Busy Year
…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…