Researchers looking to test the feasibility of winter water recharge on almond orchards are getting some backing from industry leaders. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
California Perfect for Drought Research
Many would think that California is a leader in drought research but that isn’t the case. Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says until recently, drought hasn’t …
Wastewater Still Faces Yuck Factor
Wastewater reuse projects are proving very beneficial but still face a social stigma. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Drought Tolerance Focus of Sorghum Project
A joint project is testing sorghum to see what genetics in a plant leads to drought tolerance. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Stormwater Runoff Project Needs Your Help
UC Davis researchers need a little help from producers moving forward with their project looking to replenish groundwater levels with winter flooding of agriculture land. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Winery Wastewater Trial Two-Part
The UC Davis project analyzing wastewater from wineries then looked to see how that water would react with soils around the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Created under the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a new, comprehensive and flexible program that is designed to build strong and diverse partnerships, multiply the …
Much Needed Rain for So Cal and the Southwest?
An incoming system could provide drought plagued and wildfire prone Southern California and the Desert Southwest significant precipitation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Winery Water Reuse Guidelines
UC Davis is running a project to create some documented guidelines in reusing waste-water on vineyards for irrigation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
Many experts believe almond leaching needs to happen earlier than in the past and this year may be the earliest yet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
Hundreds of farmers around the state are upgrading their irrigation systems with the financial support of a California Department of Food and Agriculture grant program for projects that improve water …
Water Lost in Storm Runoff Substantial
It’s hard to estimate how much water winter flooding of ag land could add to aquifers, but the amount of storm water lost during those months is staggering. Sponsored ContentCIR …
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
Plowing and shaping fields in the fall is common practice in many parts of California, but the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is recommending a different strategy this year. Sponsored …
Video Highlights Dairy Drip Project’s Success
AgNet West informed listeners about this project last month, with stories from both Dennis Hannaford and Nate Ray. Netafim put together this great video showing their system and it’s benefits. …