…executive order issued by the governor today. Save Water For the first time in state history, the governor has directed the State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…of the problem. But the answer isn’t more water wars, it’s pulling together to find new sources of water. Conservation programs in the cities are working, let’s expand them. We…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
…management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to…
Many Drip Lines Not Properly Flushed
…it’s crucial to watch for two things when flushing those lines. Green says there is a chart available online that shows how far the water should be flowing based on…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
…and technical assistance through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept ACEP applications to help productive farm and ranch lands remain in agriculture…
Conservation and the Waters of the U.S.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack details what’s called the Waters of the U.S. proposal and some concerns of farmers and ranchers. Conservation and the Waters of the U.S….
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…water, water recycling, conservation awareness, water system modeling, species tracking, infrastructure and flood protection funding. For full text of the bills, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/ Today’s announcement builds on unprecedented action from…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information,…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…on Wednesday, April 1st will be held at the San Diego Regional Water Resource Control Board from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will continue the trade and workforce/immigration theme….
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
…focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross took a moment to discuss the issue with “Sammy Soil,” who appeared on behalf of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service….
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
…with the drought this year. The program funds emergency assistance for workers, expands water conservation programs and builds infrastructure. As far as it goes, it’s a good and responsible reaction…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
…Importance of Flow Meters Green says a flow meter attached to your pump tracks the water flow in several different ways and works a lot like the dashboard on your…
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
…complications have created. Stoddard noted that more and more growers are not able to establish plants or treatments with added water as the California water situation continues to look bleak….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Carrots with a Raspberry Compote, and Gorgonzola
…Raspberry in clamshell 1 blueberry in clamshell 1 black berries in clam shell 2 Cup Red Wine 3 T Sugar 1 Cup Water 2 OZ Gorgonzola Blue Cheese To get…