Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program which recognizes farmers for…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
…were also several other concerns that were addressed during the trip. “Other issues that were talked about were farmworker housing, of course water, the continuing increase in wages,” said Bitter. “Very…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering updates to the water allocations for CVP South of…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
…of water management during one of the best water years in the historical record. “Water management decisions are based on a regulatory regime that is inflexible and a lack of…
The California Kitchen: Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water
…Cucumbers 3 Lemons (Cut in Half) 1 Bunch of Basil 2 Qts Ice 2 Qts Water Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
…issues as a result of over drafted groundwater basins. The bill seeks to appropriate $400 million dollars from the General Fund to require the Department of Water Resources to grant…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $500,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The maximum…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…ready. For example, a mixture of two cups of water mixed with food grade mineral oil, three drops of dish detergent, and three drops of peppermint oil. Mix the ingredients…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
Those looking to enroll in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program will have until Friday, May 10 to apply for funding this year. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be investing…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
…Outreach Committee and past president of the California Cattlemen’s Association. “Water quality, or fire, or grazing issues, open space, endangered species, the list goes on and on. We needed some…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Conservation Conservation Innovation Grants: On March 26, 2019, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state offices began publishing notices of funding availability for the Conservation Innovation Grants state competitions. Agricultural Conservation…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…myriad of ways. Expanding sustainability in the almond industry is assisting growers better manage water supplies and nitrogen needs, in turn improving overall crop efficiency and profitability of orchards. The…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
Lawmakers recently heard testimony about the needs of California’s water grid at a recent House Subcommittee meeting on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. Several experts presented information about the current conditions…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…