…plant begins to dry and allow the water to drain through the container. Houseplants will probably need to be watered around every 10-14 days, depending on how bright and warm…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
…for a gut-healthy treat. You really only need these three ingredients to pickle anything: Water, Vinegar, and salt. When canning, you might also want to add: dill, mustard seed, cumin,…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…cover crops must be terminated while remaining eligible for crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) developed new guidelines and…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…and decontaminate wet whole almonds, a crop worth $5.33 billion a year in California. (p. 111) A system for removing nitrate from contaminated water and recycling it for re-use as…
Western View: The Rise and Fall of Wupatki
…and forests around the Little Colorado river. It was a time of good rains in that country, and the ash made the soil rich and better able to hold water. …
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
…such as the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), the cuts could have been much more severe. There is also an understanding…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Conservation Service (NRCS) released guidance to State committees to identify RCPP coordinators in each State. Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): On May 10, 2019, NRCS posted guidance for state conservationists regarding…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
…easily fill them with water. Water will secrete through the walls of the clay jar and water your crops. It also helps to water your plants from the bottom instead…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…the humidity and free water on tissues. It is important to note however that canopy management actions to increase airflow and light penetration need to be performed carefully so as…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-25-19
…fight. Also, get details on why funding for the Clean Water Plan is proving to be a win for agriculture and why the state is seeking the public’s input for…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
…over a longer period than water-soluble products. Water-soluble fertilizers dissolve quickly, but it’s also easier to over-fertilize with this type of fertilizer. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
The California Kitchen: Horchata
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Horchata with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Water 2 C Arborio Rice 2…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…that a limited signup prioritizing water-quality practices furthers conservation goals and makes sense for producers as FSA works to fully implement the program. This year’s CRP continuous signup includes such…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…resilience portfolio for California which includes healthy waterways and a climate-resilient water system. The goal is to prepare the state for future environmental concerns related to water, as well as…