…agricultural producers make energy efficiency improvements such as lighting; heating, ventilation and cooling; irrigation; insulation and motor replacements. When fully operational, these projects are estimated to generate and save 7.3…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) forecast, visit this website. Vilsack Outlines Wildfire Threat Joined by U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, the three…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. Nomination forms for the 2015 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on…
World Ag Expo Presents Valley Children’s Hospital with $36,350 Check
The International Agri-Center and World Ag Expo presented a check in the amount of $36,350 to Valley Children’s Hospital during the hospital’s All Guild Picnic at Sumner Peck Ranch on…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
Hortau Corp., an industry leader in precision irrigation management systems since 2002, has secured $5 million in financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LP (ACAP). The investment comes during a…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…a total of $250,000 to help rural families repair and rehabilitate their homes. Southeastern Vermont Community Action Program, the Vermont Center for Independent Living, Northeast Employment and Training Organization, and…
Almond Update: Irrigation After Harvest
In today’s Almond Update, we hear why it’s important to keep almond orchards properly watered even after harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update 6-4-15…
Workshop Explains Soil Water Tension Importance
…predict irrigations and save in the long run. The Center for Irrigation Technology at California State University of Fresno held an irrigation workshop for citrus and grapes last week, looking…
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
In this week’s Almond Update, we learn more about using strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update: More on Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation As we explained in last week’s…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…further curtailment of water diversions for holders of some of the state’s oldest water rights, including thousands of farms and ranches relying on senior appropriative rights for irrigation. Inspections began…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center by June 1,…
Almond Board: Hullsplit Strategic Deficit Irrigation
As we’re getting near the time of almond hullsplit, growers should be thinking about irrigation techniques, such as strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update Strategic Deficit Irrigation…
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
Many almond growers in the state are looking at proportion deficit irrigation to get through another dry year and experts agree. Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds Pomology Nut Crop Advisor…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…Bill 91). An estimated $10 million will be available for competitive grant funding to provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California…