Gopher damage in northern California is higher this year and advisors say irrigation trends may be the cause.
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 3
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the World Food Prize, drought resistant …
Agri View: Still Unsure
Everett Griner talks about climate change issues in today’s Agri View. Still Unsure
2015 Citrus Grower Seminar Series
The Citrus Research Board and University of California Cooperative Extension are inviting citrus growers to the free grower seminar series starting June 26.
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
Resilient Lands and Waters partnership will focus public and private resources towards conserving and restoring the Sierra-Cascade California Headwaters Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Deputy Secretary Michael Connor and California …
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
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 …
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 …
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.
Agri View: Long Drought
Everett Griner talks about how the California drought stretches on in today’s Agri View. Long Drought
State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure
As water entities are being formed around the state to deal with local groundwater management, most of those agencies believe a lot of different infrastructure is needed to help the …
Melon Variety Beneficial in Dry Years
A variety of cantaloupe is proving to be the best fit during these drought conditions, and a California company says this year’s crop looks to be the best yet.
Defining ‘Sustainable Groundwater Management’
When the state announced groundwater management protocols in 2014, they coined the phrase “sustainable groundwater management”. Kings River Conservation District General Manager David Orth said a lot of people are …
Cantaloupe Production Expanding North
Over the last few years, cantaloupe production in California has changed and new areas of the state are starting to see melon production. Industry leaders say they got complacent and …