…will invest up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural production. Partners will match the federal investment….
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
…He says growers will need to monitor the trees to make sure they’re getting the right amount of water, and that there is a specific time in the season to…
American Farm Bureau Federation on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule
…for it by Congress and the courts and dealt more with regulating land use than protecting our nation’s valuable water resources. EPA’s decision to mount an aggressive advocacy campaign during…
EPA Finalizes Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Rule
“Nothing left unregulated” is the apparent motto of the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the Agency finalized its “Waters of the United States” proposed rule, which unilaterally strips private property rights…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…in watersheds, to decide when to issue curtailment orders, Marcus said during a Friday news conference. Curtailment notices are posted online at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/water_availability.shtml. This story was written by Kate Campbell…
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
…Company is utilizing its research and breeding expertise to develop and produce stevia, the all-natural, zero calorie sweetener for the food and beverage industry. For more information, please visit www.swseedco.com….
State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure
…state’s water system. State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure The latest water propositions that passed allocate a large chunk of money to be spent on infrastructure. At a recent agribusiness…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Cherry Granita
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing lemon cherry granita with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Cherries Pitted and…
Defining ‘Sustainable Groundwater Management’
When the state announced groundwater management protocols in 2014, they coined the phrase “sustainable groundwater management”. Kings River Conservation District General Manager David Orth said a lot of people are…
Cantaloupe Production Expanding North
…needed to see a change to combat water issues. Industry Had Become Complacent As Far North As Yolo County Legend produce owner Barry Zwillinger says he has been experimenting with…
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
…David Doll talked to almond growers in the Central Valley recently about proportion deficit irrigation for this year. Doll again stressed that growers need to also be sampling irrigation water…
The California Kitchen: Cherry Tart Crumble
…Brown Sugar 1 pinch Salt Vegetable Shortening 1 Egg Filling 2 Cup of Pitted Cherries 2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 Cup Water ½ C Corn starch To get the cooking…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…to $150,000 per project. The funding can be supported by a broad range and/or combination of irrigation and water distribution-related practices that provide quantifiable water savings and greenhouse gas reductions….
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…Already this year, NRCS state offices have targeted significant portions of their fiscal year Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) allocations to address water conservation, soil health, and resilience. In California,…