…the optimal environment. When it comes to growing sea beans, moisture is your friend and your enemy. The plant prefers regularly wet soil but waterlogged soil will kill it. Constantly…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
…bacteria that hide and spread rapidly to the inner parts of the produce. Then, wash produce thoroughly under running water, even if you plan to peel it before eating, cutting…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…of endangered species, water supply conservation, and water deliveries for millions of Californians.” Forecasts are not projecting any significant rainfall coming to the state in the month of March. State…
Fragile, Invasive Weed Threatening Ecosystems of Lakes and Ponds
…Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center./USDA Image The Eurasian watermilfoil is a herbaceous aquatic plant, known to form dense mats on the surface of water bodies, such as lakes and ponds….
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…to harvest before then. And, when it’s a few inches tall. Water cress requires wet growing conditions, which may prove difficult in drought-prone areas. Cress prefers to be planted next…
The California Kitchen: Pavlova Untamed
…G Water 165 G Sugar Listen to Albert prepare Pavlova Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Pavlova Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…Hanford using flood irrigation. After having issues with water infiltration, Crum explained that the cover cropping system they have implemented is proving to be beneficial. “We started working with him…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs such as the Healthy Soils Program, State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program, Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program, Cannabis Appellations Program, Sustainable California Grown Cannabis Pilot Program, Pollinator Habitat Program,…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) demonstrates progress made through voluntary conservation over a 10-year period. Findings from the report will inform future conservation strategies, including USDA’s efforts to tackle the…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…grown in California and Florida. Once they’re established, Longans require minimal care. Just the typical water, feeding, and pruning. Longans need several years before they’ll start producing a harvest. Once…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency…
Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting
…a seed-friendly soil mix, a soil blocker which is available in many sizes, and a container. The key to successful soil blocking is getting the right water to ratio mixture….
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging California producers to apply to the program, with an extension made to allow for signups through March 10. A total of $6.8 million…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
The third snow survey of the season conducted by the Department of Water Resources reflected two consecutive months of largely dry conditions. During President Biden’s State of the Union address,…