A 2-year project has been looking at putting some facts to the possibility of using wastewater to irrigate grapes on vineyards. Using Wastewater to Irrigate Grapes A UC Davis project…
Governor Signs CFBF-Endorsed Bill to Streamline Groundwater Adjudication
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a historic measure which regulated groundwater in California. At the time, adjudication was considered too complex to address as part of SGMA. “Streamlining the process for…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
Plowing and shaping fields in the fall is common practice in many parts of California, but the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is recommending a different strategy this year. “Let…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…Water Act over various waters. That jurisdiction – based on several U.S. Supreme Court decisions – had included “navigable” waters and waters with a significant hydrologic connection to navigable waters….
The California Kitchen: Untamed Mexican Street Corn Dip
…1 Cup Parmesan Powder 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 lb. Butter 1 Lemon 1 Cup Water 2 t Xanthum Gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
Video Highlights Dairy Drip Project’s Success
…This system automatically mixes fresh water with lagoon water to keep a consistent nitrogen level in the output water. The system also filters the water to the point that it…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…and conservation, and plant health and pest management. Selected through a competitive process, these projects include, but are not limited to: expanding opportunities for specialty crop producers, marketing orders, and…
Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds
…Davis research is looking at flooding certain crops during winter months to help capture more storm water runoff. The project is currently testing alfalfa and grapes and has seen positive…
Energy Bill-Part 2
In this segment on energy bills Cathy Isom tells you how to keep your yourself out of HOT water when it comes to that energy bill this winter. Energy Bill-Part…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…management practices. TPP also requires that the 12 countries promote long-term conservation of whales, dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, and other marine species, as well as to protect and conserve iconic…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…is able to survive water deprivation. Peggy Lemaux, cooperative extension specialist at UC Berkeley’s Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, is heading the entire project. Co-investigators are Devin Coleman-Derr, Elizabeth…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…exacerbated the need for groundwater and these precious water reserves are reaching historic lows,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss how farmers and…
2015 Water Year Hottest and Driest on Record – From the California Department of Water Resources
…this interstate supply continued to receive their full allotments. A look back at the water year would not be complete without noting the water conservation efforts undertaken in earnest by…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Scam; HLB Research Update; Water Quality and Roots
…reports on water quality and roots. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….