A late season rain like the one forecasted for California this week could cause nut growers problems with alternaria. But one expert says, there’s still time to treat. Sabrina Hill …
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
From CDFA California’s farms face growing water management challenges California is an agricultural powerhouse—the nation’s largest farm state and a world market leader, with 2012 sales of $48 billion (Note …
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on Governor Brown’s water restriction mandate: “The current drought in California is devastating. Today’s order from the governor should not only alarm …
PBS Video: California Announces Mandatory Rrestrictions to Curb Drought
From PBS NewsHour Suffering a severe and long-lasting drought, California Gov. Jerry Brown ordered new and historic restrictions designed to reduce water use by 25 percent through 2016. The restrictions …
Governor’s Drought Task Force Discusses Emergency Actions
Following the announcements of the new mandatory statewide water reductions, the Governor’ drought task force briefed the media on the emergency actions. Listen to information directly from state agency leaders. …
OpEd from Assemblyman Adam Gray on Water Restrictions
Our water future is at a critical Crossroads! By Assemblyman Adam Gray Arguments between local governments and individual farmers over the sale, transfer, and local usage of water are all …
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
Len Wilcox looks at the blame being leveled at almonds in the current water crisis. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to AnotherJuly 7, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Onion E.coli Trial Fails to Show Bacteria
The Food Modernization Safety Act is seeking to make fresh produce safer, and an ongoing trial in Oregon involving onions was a prime place to start researching. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: …
Many Drip Lines Not Properly Flushed
Many specialty crops currently use or are moving to drip irrigation. Experts say there are some key points to keep in mind when maintaining your drip lines throughout the year. …
Conservation and the Waters of the U.S.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack details what’s called the Waters of the U.S. proposal and some concerns of farmers and ranchers. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase …
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
From CDFA Moving swiftly to help communities cope with California’s devastating drought and the ongoing effects of climate change, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed emergency legislation – AB …
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
The Center for Irrigation Technology held a recent workshop on pump efficiency. Education Manager Bill Green says one simple add-on can make a huge difference in monitoring a well pump. …
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
Managing weeds is always a little tricky for any grower, and changes to procedures because of drought conditions are making pre-emergent applications less effective. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success …
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) at Fresno State hosts an irrigation workshop series throughout the year. At a recent pump efficiency workshop, Education Manager Bill Green told growers that …