The Almond Board of California put researchers to work when the negative media came out about almonds using a gallon of water per nut. UC Davis’ Fraser Shilling continued to work …
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
Satellites can tell a grower how much water to use on their crop. National Aeronautical and Space Administration satellites continuously monitor several aspects of our planet. “We have 19 satellites orbiting …
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
Statement by Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen “Water is the lifeblood of Central Valley agriculture. Our region’s jobs, economic activity and overall health is directly related to the …
CVP Receives Initial Water Supply Allocation
The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced the initial water supply allocation for 2019 for Central Valley Project (CVP) water service contractors. North-of-Delta contractors have been allocated 70 percent and agricultural …
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
California has allocated money to help growers improve practices in their orchards. Almond Board of California’s Spencer Cooper said the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been helping …
Storms Pile On Snowpack, Big Boost for Southern Sierras
Snowpack totals jumped considerably after two storms rolled through California. Last Friday, February 1, snowpack sensors estimated the snow water equivalent for the state at 98 percent of the historical average and …
Snow Depth Nearly Doubles in Second Snow Survey of 2019
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the second snow survey of the year on January 31 and it demonstrated close to a doubling of snow levels in only four …
January Storms Bolster California Water Supplies
Several storms throughout January have helped improve conditions for California water supplies. So far, nearly 600 billion gallons of water have been added to California reservoirs and over five feet …
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
Several Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) are offering free or low-cost irrigation tests to let a grower know how or where they can improve their system. Almond Board of California’s Senior …
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
Multiple Bay-Delta Plan lawsuits have now been filed against the State Water Resources Control Board since it voted to increase minimum flow requirements on the Stanislaus, Merced, and Tuolumne rivers. …
Water-Saving Techniques for Natural Irrigation
In the second of her series on irrigation, Cathy Isom discusses several of the water-saving garden techniques for natural irrigation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. We are …
Consider Natural Irrigation for your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in about why you should consider using natural irrigation for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to irrigating your …
Severe Weather, Snow, Mudslides in Recent CA Storm
The National Resource Conservation Service produced a report with data collected by the National Water and Climate Center’s weekly report. The report showed California was drenched by a storm that …
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
Water continues to be an emotional topic in California, with those outside of the agricultural industry often misunderstanding how farmers and ranchers are using water. Even those who outwardly want …