Researchers looking to test the feasibility of winter water recharge on almond orchards are getting some backing from industry leaders. Industry Leaders Back Recharge Project Almond Board of California President…
Cotton Tour Brings Farm Awareness
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Sustainable Cotton Project held its annual cotton tour in the Central Valley in partnership with The North Face and the State Water Resources Control Board….
Wastewater Still Faces Yuck Factor
Wastewater reuse projects are proving very beneficial but still face a social stigma. Wastewater Still Faces Yuck Factor Many wineries already recycle their wastewater for irrigation and a UC Davis…
Agri View: Water Witching-It’s Magic
Dowser Rod Everett Griner talks about water witching in today’s Agri View. It’s Magic Read more on Water Dowsing….
Taking Temperatures of Water Stressed Plants
Are your crops water stressed? You could find out by taking their temperature with infrared thermometers. Rod Bain reports. Taking Temperatures of Water Stressed Plants…
Map Identifies Farmland with Greatest Potential for Groundwater Recharge
…or groundwater contamination. “A lot of growers are interested in learning how they can help improve the groundwater situation in California,” O’Geen said. “The index provides details on the groundwater-recharge…
Stormwater Runoff Project Needs Your Help
UC Davis researchers need a little help from producers moving forward with their project looking to replenish groundwater levels with winter flooding of agriculture land. Stormwater Project Needs Your Help…
Winery Wastewater Trial Two-Part
The UC Davis project analyzing wastewater from wineries then looked to see how that water would react with soils around the state. Wastewater Trial Two Parts UC Davis Junior Specialist…
The California Kitchen: Champagne Poached Kiwi Topped with an Orange Crème Anglaise
…Cleaned 3 Cups Water 2 Cups Champagne 3 egg 1 vanilla bean 2 T Vanilla 1 Cup Cream 1/3 Cup Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Sorbet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing kiwi sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Kiwis 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Sparkling Water…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…focused efforts to help producers meet water quality regulations to watershed-scale efforts that drive tangible improvement in major water bodies. Projects that focus on benefiting wildlife and agricultural or forest…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…Congress, Vilsack also pledged USDA’s continued support to farmers affected by the drought. Vilsack said the USDA has provided funding for the installation of water-saving irrigation systems, emergency water supplies…
Winery Water Reuse Guidelines
UC Davis is running a project to create some documented guidelines in reusing waste-water on vineyards for irrigation. Putting Guidelines to Winery Water Reuse Some wineries and vineyards already reuse…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…grant was having all of us farmers brainstorm about ways to save water and energy,” Torbert said. “We thought of ways to save water that didn’t cost anything.” One of…