…of the state’s agricultural water, and that more than 70 percent of almond orchards are on water efficient microirrigation systems. This decreases water runoff and puts water in the root…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…including CalEPA, CalRecycle, the Water Boards, the Air Resources Board, the Resources Agency, the Department of Conservation, the Department of Water Resources and others to take stock of current programs…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…to offset reduced irrigation district water deliveries by utilizing wells to pump groundwater. The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 306,000 tons, down 8 percent from 2014. Full bloom occurred…
Cricket: It’s What’s For Dinner
It’s been a refrain for years now: Cows, the most popular livestock in the U.S., need far too many natural resources (water, food, land) to produce each pound of edible…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
…In Western states where snowmelt accounts for the majority of seasonal water supply, information about snowpack serves as an indicator of future water availability. Streamflow in the West consists largely…
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
…the Sacramento river water efficiently and better protect the state’s water supply system during an earthquake. Since the water would be bypassing the San Joaquin River Delta, the problem of…
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
Sabrina Hill continues her series with Rodney Davis on the legislative push to change the endangered species act and free up more water for farmers. Rodney Davis Part 2 Illinois…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
…ways for almond growers and other advocates to help out. Head to almonds.com/water for more information on water use for almonds. You can also click on the images on this…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Ice Cream
…1 C Water 1 T Xanthan Gum 3 Eggs Whipped with 3 C Sugar till frothy 2 C Raw Milk 3 C Raw Cream 1 Vanilla Bean Split Seeded To…
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
Experts believe when all is said and done with groundwater and surface-water management, water rights holders should stay protected. Water Rights Should Remain Protected Kings River Conservation District General Manager…
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
An Illinois congressman tells us what he thinks of regulations that protect “sardines” while dramatically limiting water for farms, and how he’s trying to change the situation. Sabrina Hill heard…
State Board Discusses Drought
…it is doing to alleviate some of the problems the state is facing. Heavy on the minds of at least two board members was the Porterville community living without water….
Many Conservation Projects Will Focus on Water
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that many of USDA’s conservation efforts in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program will be focusing on water resources. Many Conservation Projects Will Focus on Water…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
…the shortage of irrigation water, the drought is causing production problems in avocado trees. With less rain on top of less allocated water, salinity levels are rising in soils across…