…with minimal care or maintenance. They also don’t require a lot of sun, water, or space to thrive. The Spider Plant – highly resistant to drought or bugs – and…
Growing Kale for Greens Year-round
…requires about an inch to an inch and a half water per week, though some varieties tolerate drought better than others. Its quick growing and easy to get going. And,…
Tips for Growing the Brussel Sprout
…cut off the entire stalk rather than harvesting just the buds, you can put the stalk in water as you would a cut flower. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…to maybe inform any future efforts to reduce energy costs on farms.” Groundwater has been a significant topic of discussion due to the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
…groups, universities, state and federal resource agencies, Resource Conservation Districts and non-profit organizations. The STAC provides recommendations to State Conservationist Carlos Suarez, on conservation priorities to undertake with Farm Bill…
California Nearing Another Record-Setting Winter
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the third snow survey of the season which indicated the state is getting closer to another record-setting winter. The monthly survey conducted…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-28-19
…impact of California’s citrus industry and how NASA technology is helping estimate water from snow.Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…strong weed control program in orchards come down to clean floors. Clean floors allow trees to face less competition for water and nutrients, lower risk of insects harbored by weeds…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…because the region is now having to implement the new groundwater law, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,” said Director of the Water Policy for PPIC, Ellen Hanak. “That’s going to…
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…Conservation Service (NRCS) office submitted the family for consideration of the National Conservation Planning Partnership’s Hugh Hammond Bennett Awards for Conservation Excellence. The NRCS and National Association of Conservation Districts…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
…to research published this month in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The new research also showed that infected vines weren’t able to conduct water effectively, leaving whatever sugar…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-21-19
…NASA Administrator shares how new research is helping growers make better irrigation decisions and there is some news regarding the first water allocation announcement made by the Central Valley Project….
Almond Update: Maximum Efficiency A Goal for Water Use
The Almond Board of California put researchers to work when the negative media came out about almonds using a gallon of water per nut. UC Davis’ Fraser Shilling continued to…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
Satellites can tell a grower how much water to use on their crop. National Aeronautical and Space Administration satellites continuously monitor several aspects of our planet. “We have 19 satellites orbiting…