In drought years, growers are more reliant on groundwater and water quality becomes an issue. Water Issues Lead to High Salinity Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll said soil salinity…
The Western View: History of Water Wars
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox tells the story of the Owens Valley water wars. Western View 10-22-14 Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday. To…
Conference to Cover Maximizing Pollination
…at the 2014 South Valley Nut Conference about maximizing your pollination with bee friendly practices in this drought year. Qualls says standing water is important for bees and with efficient…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
…new state-by-state “Made in Rural America” report illustrating the impact of USDA investments in rural communities. Each state factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing, energy, water and…
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
…flow of a tree. That flow directly correlates with the tree’s water needs. Dynamax Fresno Representative Daniel Britton says this new sensor is another tool to help growers save time….
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $3.6 million for 93 different projects to implement on-farm water irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use, thereby reducing…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…• Assessing hive strength and quality; • Providing clean water for bees to drink; • Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to minimize agricultural sprays; • Removing honey bees from…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…per sweep. A reclaimed water pond on the south side of Carnation Road had stressed Russian thistle and Bassia. A “hot spot” to the north yielded 15 adult BLH and…
The Western View: Water Wars Part 1
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox talks about the history of water wars in the West. Water Wars 1 Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday….
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…storage projects, funding from this bond may also be used for regional water reliability, sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water recycling, water conservation, watershed protection and safe drinking water, particularly…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCAs have expertise in Nutrient, Soil, Water, Crop and Pest Management. Growers interested in finding a CCA in their area can go the “Find a Professional” section of the International…
Agri View: Universal Drought
Everett Griner talks about future food production needing water in today’s Agri View. Universal Drought…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…landowners for fiscal year 2014. Almost $100 million was invested in contracts with farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners to conserve and protect water, improve the health of the soil,…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…Consolidation Incentive Program, please visit: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/services/funding/ConsolidationIncentive.shtml For more information on EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, visit: https://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/dwsrf/index.cfm For more information on EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, visit: https://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/cwsrf/cwsrf_index.cfm…