In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, University of California researchers have discovered that high-frequency subsurface drip irrigation is proving beneficial in a number of fruit trials. In…
Source of Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Identified
…that the cause of the outbreak is due to tainted irrigation water in Arizona. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that the outbreak appears to be…
Why Aeration is Important for the Garden
In soil, aeration refers to the extent of air gaps. Aerated soil will equate to happier plants with plenty of oxygen. That can be as important as water, sun, and…
Assembly Bill Looks to Address Wild Pig Problem
…costly to California’s farmers and ranchers. According to the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, the non-native pigs are causing approximately $2 million in commercial ag damage every year. That…
NPPC Wants Regulations Reined In Further
…examples, he pointed to regulations on the buying and selling of livestock, labeling meat, trucking, air emissions, clean water, antibiotic use, and organic livestock production. NPPC written testimony says the…
Help Your Summer Garden Survive the Heat Wave
…or a shady tree. Water often – but try not to over-water. Blanket the soil in your garden with about 2 to 3 inches of mulch so you’ll have to…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…The conservation title will help producers access technical and financial assistance to carry out multiple conservation practices on their land and water. The bill includes an amendment from Rep. Mike…
Homemade Organic Pest Control
…other critters out of your garden. Neem Salt spray Mineral oil Citrus oil and cayenne pepper Soap, Citrus oil and water Eucalyptus oil Onion and garlic spray Chrysanthemum Flower tea…
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
…need to pick them off the plant to get rid of them, or drop them in soapy water. For further pest prevention, there are many natural solutions you can find…
Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash
…refrigerator for up to ten days. You could also freeze your squash. Just wash it, cut off the ends, and slice or cube it. Blanch it in boiling water for…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…was not amended. Because of California’s demographics and the current rural definition based on county populations, it keeps communities from receiving financial support for things like broadband infrastructure and water…
Farm Bureau Hails District Court WOTUS Decision
The following statement about a recent federal district court ruling regarding the 2015 “Waters of the United States” rule may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall….
Chief Ag Negotiator Says It’s “Time to Play Offense”
…recent trip to China was productive, but it wasn’t a magic silver bullet to water down the trade fires between the two countries. Doud says, “Even if we can make…
Agri View: Staggering Food Waste
…cropland in America. If you want scary figures, it takes about 4 trillion gallons of water to irrigate that amount of land. Fruits and vegetables were wasted most. Then came…