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 ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Drought Tolerance Focus of Sorghum Project
A joint project is testing sorghum to see what genetics in a plant leads to drought tolerance. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR …
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 ContentParka Helps California Citrus …
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 ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit …
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 ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, …
Winery Water Reuse Guidelines
UC Davis is running a project to create some documented guidelines in reusing waste-water on vineyards for irrigation. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, …
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 ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality …
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 ContentParka …
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. …
More Crops To Be Tested for Winter Flooding
The University of California Davis (UC Davis) project that is flooding ag land during the winter months is planning on testing more crops in the future. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus …