If you are forced to expose your crops to drought stress there might be one time better than the other.
What is SIP Certified?
You may have seen the SIP Certified logo the last time you were buying wine at the store.
Sustainable Ag Expo Thriving
10 years ago, a group on the central coast started getting together to talk sustainability. Now it’s an event growers come to from around the state.
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects.
Less Puddles Mean Less Pollination
Efficient irrigation has eliminated the standing water in orchards that bees desperately need.
Farm Leader Welcomes Passage of Water Bond
Passage of the water bond, Proposition 1, in Tuesday’s election confirms that Californians are ready and willing to invest in water projects for their future needs, according to California Farm …
Ranching and California’s Drought Workshop and Webcast
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Natural Resource and Watershed Advisor, Royce Larsen is hosting a ranching and drought webcast of a workshop taking place at the University of California …
Drought Causing Poor Bee Health
The drought is affecting bee health and the industry needs a healthy population to survive more pressing concerns.
Water Quality Contributing to Salinity
Soil salinity is a major concern for almond growers, and the lack of quality water could be exaggerating the problem.
Pollination Declines Due to Drought
Drought effects for almond growers include more than just finding water for trees.
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
With weather forecasts indicating another dry year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture is bringing together state and federal officials to discuss drought planning and implementation of the …
Agri View: Water Conservation
Everett Griner talks about water consumption rising worldwide in today’s Agri View. Water Conservation
Irrigation Trial Covered at Nut Conference
A current almond orchard water trial in several areas of California focuses on deficit irrigation.
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope …