…another. Each book was historically and geographically accurate – if he wrote about a stream in the mountains, you knew it was there and the water was good to drink….
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 1
…importance of new innovations that simplify groundwater and surface water management, which she will dive deeper into during the next episode of Voices of the Valley. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors and a critical…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
…should take as the weather changes, support for water management and the USMCA. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
Healthy Soils Week Kicks Off in Sacramento Today
…which will be on display all week. The celebration is meant as a way to highlight the fact that California’s soils help feed the world, conserve water, improve air quality,…
Christmas Tree Planting After the Holidays
…the tree. Another option is to keep the tree in its container or sack until the spring thaw. Just make sure to give the tree some water and that the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-29-19
…labor pressures in American agriculture and how Yara is simplifying smart agtech with a farm water advisor app. Tune in to the show for these news stories more. Danielle Leal…
Choosing and Caring for a Living Christmas Tree
…Consider using LED lights because they’ll stay cool and won’t dry out the tree. Carefully monitor the tree’s water level. Don’t let your tree become too dry or too wet….
Making a Quick Compost Using Autumn Leaves
…the temperatures necessary for quick composting. In reality, it’s better to actually make heaps larger than this, closer to two cubic yards. Layer the green and brown components, and water…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-27-19
…the Salinas area, state officials trying to find a way around the federal plans for California water and find out who will be the keynote speakers at the Almond Board…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…on farmland. The funding is provided through On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), a new component of the Conservation Innovation Grants first authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. “The Conservation…
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its draft Environmental Impact Report for the long-term operations of the State Water Project (SWP). The announcement was made at the…
Plants Best at Repelling Mosquitoes
…the smell repulsive. Basil is actually toxic to mosquito larvae, so put one or two plants near the areas that typically have standing water to stop mosquitoes from laying eggs. …
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…AGI is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry related activities. Applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Many producers were affected…