…excellent. Growers are finding fields showing signs of water stress. There are also reports of insect pressure from whitefly and aphids. Producers are also scouting for mites. Insect presence also…
AgNet West e-News: Water Meeting; Rangeland Decline; Methyl Bromide Alternatives
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes on an upcoming water meeting, the further decline of our rangeland, research into methyl bromide alternatives and more. Click here to…
Water Meeting Next Week
…work proactively with farmers and ranchers to address groundwater overdraft and water transfers – providing a level of reliability over the next few years. She says California’s current water situation…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…California Department of Water Resources, Randy Record, Chair of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA); Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition; Chris White, Central California Irrigation District; Victoria Whitney,…
California Water Research Projects
Could it be the answer to drought conditions? Several California programs are among nine research projects with new funding to look into desalination and water purification. Sabrina Hill has more….
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…Organics Removal; University of Tennessee, $150,000 – The University of Tennessee will investigate the capability of combining microbes and electrolysis to treat wastewater and produced water to augment water resources…
California Agriculture Headlines
…to some of the crop earlier this summer, and growers had to deal with a lack of available water for irrigation. Cotton is highly sensitive to water stress and some…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…regulations.” Without surface water supplies, the region is entirely dependent on groundwater, Merrill said, but most vineyards in the county still have water. “Things are a mess at the moment,”…
Deadline Extended for Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative
The Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative (CCGC) deadline is extended to September 9th. Membership materials are now available to join the cooperative. The Regional Board recently accepted a groundwater monitoring plan…
Almond Board: Water Regulations and Farmers
One of the key issues facing almond growers and others is water regulations. Sabrina Hill has more.Click to open or download audio report Vince Roos is a consultant on water-related…
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
…or download audio report Agriculture businesses make sure their workers stay safe while working in high heat by doing things like providing water and shade. But attorney Melanie Aldridge says…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month series highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Participants learn more about air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply…
AgNet West e-News: Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare; Surface Water Shortage; Soil Nutrients
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the Asian citrus psyllid in Tulare, surface water shortage, and soil nutrients. Click here to view the current issue….
Surface Water Shortage
There are more hard times ahead when it comes to the agriculture water supplies in California. The State Water Resources Control Board issues a notice of surface water shortage. Sabrina…