…effects of drought in their operations, including prescribed grazing, livestock watering facilities, cover crops, nutrient management, irrigation systems, and other water conservation practices. On average, farmers and ranchers contribute half…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…million in the governor’s plan. The program has already made $20 million available in grants to financially assist farmers who want to invest in water distribution and irrigation systems that…
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
…quality is being applied to trees. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says leaching programs after the season need to start sooner than normal. Doll says efficient irrigation systems extend…
Many Avocado Growers Still ‘Going By Feel’
An avocado grower study in southern California has shown that a majority of producers are still judging irrigation by feel. Still ‘Going By Feel’ UC Riverside Graduate Student Researcher Julie…
FID: “No ‘Regular’ Farm Water Deliveries To Be Made”
For what is believed to be the first time ever in Fresno’s 145-year surface irrigation history or the Fresno Irrigation District’s 95 years of service, no regular surface water deliveries…
Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour
…of the state’s agricultural water, and that more than 70 percent of almond orchards are on water efficient microirrigation systems. This decreases water runoff and puts water in the root…
The Western View: Teosinte
…of collecting it in the wild. The Mayan culture grew to be advanced and used sophisticated farming technology, including extensive canals and ditches for irrigation. As they domesticated Teosinte, the…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…to offset reduced irrigation district water deliveries by utilizing wells to pump groundwater. The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 306,000 tons, down 8 percent from 2014. Full bloom occurred…
North Coast CAPCA Continuing Education Seminar Rohnert Park
…management and control Visit www.capcaed.com to register. Registration- 7-30 a.m. Seminar Begins- 8-00 a.m. Seminar Ends- 12-15 p.m Where: Rohnert Park 4-H Center 6445 Commerce Blvd Rohnert Park, CA 94928…
Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium
…along with a UCCE mug. Cost $10.00 with lunch included. What time? 8 am to 12 noon Where? Kerman Community Center 15101 W. Kearney Blvd., For more information visit http://ucanr.edu/sites/Nut_Crops/files/212930.pdf…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…Valley–that’s why we’re here. The International Agri-Center is pleased to host this event for the third year, and for the foreseeable future.” Alongside the International Agri-Center, AgVentures! Day is supported…
Announcing Hopland’s First Barn to Yarn Event
Have you ever wondered where your wool sweater came from? Or just how to keep a 160lb sheep still enough to shear it? Join the Hopland Research and Extension Center…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
…of accumulated mountain snow that melts and flows into streams as temperatures warm in spring and summer. National Water and Climate Center scientists analyze the snowpack, precipitation, air temperature and…
First-Year Numbers From Propane Program
…the numbers, the response from the participants was overwhelmingly positive. The point of the program is twofold: growers save money on upgrading an irrigation engine in exchange for some stats…