Efficient irrigation has eliminated the standing water in orchards that bees desperately need. Less Puddles Means less Pollination The lack of puddles on almond grounds is making it difficult for…
Farm Leader Welcomes Passage of Water Bond
…both aboveground and underground water supplies,” Wenger said. The bond will also make investments in a variety of other water-related initiatives. Wenger said solving California’s water problems will require an…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…their water conservation work. Professors Patrick Brown, Jan Hopmans, and Ken Shackel, as well as recently retired Cooperative Extension Specialist Larry Schwankl were among a team of scientists awarded the…
Drought Causing Poor Bee Health
…the important carbohydrate they need to stay healthy when water is scarce. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls says the lack of heath will weaken the bees’ natural defenses….
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…has partnered with the California State Water Resources Control Board to utilize their online application site, the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). Applicants must register for a FAAST account…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
…A lesser long-nosed bat pollinates a cross section of a saguaro cactus flower. Photo by Merlin D. Tuttle, Bat Conservation International. “When they are in Texas and New Mexico, they…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity support programs; conservation programs; indemnity and disaster programs; emergency programs and eligibility. County committees operate within official regulations designed…
Water Quality Contributing to Salinity
…their water from. Some west side growers are relying on canal water and Doll says that water needs to be tested so it can be applied effectively to avoid salinity…
Pollination Declines Due to Drought
Drought effects for almond growers include more than just finding water for trees. Pollination Declines Due to Drought The drought is also affecting bees and honey production. Denise Qualls of…
Western View: Water Uses
Hear about water uses and the complex battle for water in this week’s Western View. Western View: Water Uses Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday. To…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
News Release from USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that more than $4 million in technical and financial assistance will be provided to help farmers and…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
…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 help improve quality of life in…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…– Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. “The current drought requires unprecedented collaboration between water agencies, state and federal government and the agricultural community to enhance water use efficiency and be…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 24
…In Review, celebrating WIC’s 40th anniversary, helping pollinators thrive and survive, and using rain barrels to save water and money. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov/wic/women-infants-and-children-wic www.flickr.com/usdagov www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm www.fas.usda.gov/…