…to the resources and needs of their communities. Good groundwater management will provide a buffer against drought and climate change, and contribute to reliable water supplies regardless of weather patterns….
Delta is Unstable on Many Fronts
…method of translating our work into tangible change in the management of the Delta and California water in general is through our students. Most of the graduate students and research…
Climate Smart Ag Delegation Lands in the Netherlands
As discussions in Paris continue on climate change, I’m excited to be with a California delegation in the Netherlands focusing on Climate Smart Agriculture – defined as an approach for…
Annie’s Project
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on the new changes on the world wide web for the program designed to empower women in Agriculture. Many farm and ranch women in…
USDA Week In Review December 4
…Christmas Tree, agriculture and climate change, and the connection between soil and space. For more information from this week’s USDA Week in Review go to: www.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…change in crop or demand from the 1960’s until recently. But now demand has been increasing, and growers see a chance to create a stable supply that grows with demand….
Climate Change Report – USDA
…climate change,” said Vilsack. “The report we are releasing today highlights these challenges and offers pathways to avoid the most damaging effects of climate change.” “The report found that climate…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…climate change on agricultural production and food security. Secretary Vilsack joined Business for Social Responsibility and Field to Market, a consortium of organizations and businesses working toward agricultural sustainability, for…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…also because our nation’s military is a major commercial customer for U.S. biofuels. We’re also combatting climate change with investments in technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide for…
Temperatures Positive for Citrus
…a welcomed change from last year’s unseasonable warm winter. Temperatures in the coldest areas of the Valley dropped to 27 and 28 degrees for a very short time. This is…
EPA Improves Final RVOs
…for the sake of America’s climate, energy security and rural economy. While this rule still relies on a flawed methodology that sets renewable fuel volumes below the statutory levels enacted…
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
…for leaffooted bug. Monitor for Leaffooted Bug Leaffooted bug caused some issues for almond growers this last season. A weather change this winter might help control those rising populations, but…
Incentives for Propane Irrigation Engines
…irrigation engines. Munson says however that next year will change a little and now might be the time to get the maximum benefit from a conversion. More on the Propane…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…adopt groundwater management plans that are tailored to the resources and needs of their communities. Good groundwater management will provide a buffer against drought and climate change, and contribute to…