By Kate Campbell, Ag Alert In an expected, but disappointing announcement last week, state water officials told holders of pre-1914 water rights—with a priority date of 1903 and later—to immediately …
Nitrate Cleaning Woodchip Bioreactor
The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District is currently researching a very simple way of cleaning nitrates out of used irrigation water. Engineer G.W. Bates explains how it works and …
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
The Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology will host a free, public seminar on “Water Use Efficiency for Specialty Crops” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, June 25. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
The House Interior appropriations bill passed through committee today 30 to 21. The Public Lands Council (PLC) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly support the bill, which allocates how federal dollars are …
Bacteria Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water
With lots of misinformation about food safety floating around the internet, researchers are trying to shift the focus off of irrigation water. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
Gar Tootelian Inc. kicks of a campaign today to call California business owners and their employees into action to help solve California’s water crisis. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Micro-sprinklers Proving Beneficial in Strawberries
Some areas in the state have been forced to look at micro-sprinklers for irrigation in strawberry fields due to water restrictions. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Darr has an …
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
Westlands Water District, along with the San Luis Delta-Mendota Water Authority, sent to the Department of the Interior a Notice of Violation of the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), which …
Farm Bureau Hails Committee Action To Stop EPA Overreach
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s passage of a bill to stop the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule shows Congress is listening, even if the EPA won’t. Sponsored …
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington D.C. delivered the June citrus crop forecast. There were no changes for California in this the next to last crop forecast of this season. The July …
Familiarizing Growers With Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Strawberry growers on the Central Coast got an update on drones and drone use. All Drone Solutions was at the Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to answer questions about the …
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
The Almond Board of California convened other California agricultural groups, food processors and interest groups to outline solutions to ongoing sustainability challenges in the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Workshop Explains Soil Water Tension Importance
A recent workshop in the Central Valley stressed the importance of monitoring soil water tension. When installation is done correctly, this data can help a grower predict irrigations and save …
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
An upcoming webinar on the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) will help potential applicants as they seek available funding. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging …