…communities. Some of the budget priorities include water quality and availability, addressing climate change concerns and air quality, and improvements to infrastructure. Under the Governor’s $222 billion budget the California…
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
…old carpet or landscaping fabric and place it over the area in your design. You also need to create a way for the water to enter. This can be an…
Citrus Growers Pleased with Weather and Crop Conditions
…access the tool from November through February to help plan for using fans or run water in the event of a forecasted freeze. Creamer noted that it appears to be…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-10-20
…to comment on the Water Resiliency Portfolio, another episode of Voices of the Valley and the importance of getting good dormant control in your almond orchards. Tune in to the…
Considerations When Building a Rain Garden
…Ours. Considerations When Building a Rain Garden The purpose of a rain garden is to have water infiltrate and drain from hard surfaces like rooftops, driveways, roads, and patios to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering workshops that prep almond growers for pollination, 2020 water…
Why a Rain Garden is Needed in Your Yard
…gardens where it waters your plants or is captured in a holding spot where it can percolate out slowly. This keeps the water from going into storm drains or pooling…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…dedicated reporter to specifically cover agriculture. Many of the industry’s most significant issues such as water and labor can often get fairly topical coverage, which may not provide a complete…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…the recent progress that has been made in making California more resilient to the multitude of water issues the state faces. “State agencies are only one set of water decision-makers…
Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year
…more interest according to indoor horticulture and programs specialists. Nooks that are typically in the shade and have comfortable seating as well as accessories that might include a water feature,…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
This warm water slough on the Foust Wetlands Reserve Program easement in lake County, Montana, provides important Winter and early Spring habitat for waterfowl. July 26, 2016. (USDA/NRCS image) (USDA/NRCS)…
First 2020 Snow Survey Bodes Well for the Year Ahead
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first 2020 snow survey at Phillips Station, providing a positive outlook for the months ahead. After a slow start to the 2020…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
…the state’s water resiliency portfolio. Board President Don Cameron noted that the development of a water resiliency plan for California is going to need to incorporate several different factors. “There’s…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
…best news is that Champs fungicide some in several formulations based on your needs. OMRI-listed Champ® WG is often the go-to choice for almond disease. It’s convenient water-dispersible granule delivers…