…operation of the State Water Project and federal Central Valley Project. We believe the most plausible path forward is through continued negotiation and the voluntary agreement process,” the letter states. …
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…needs of organic producers and what types of organic research would best serve the industry. The surveys are part of a USDA-funded project and are being administered by Washington State…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
…plan for their farm. Santa Barbara County District Conservationist Emma Chow is helping them continue to manage that plan and create a holistic approach to their vision for the farm….
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) salmon pilot project has now…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…Panarella, director of UC ANR’s Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences Program. Parents who are home schooling their children can get curricula and ideas for educational activities from their local UC…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…action threatens to send the operations of the State Water Project (SWP) and the Federal Central Valley Project (CVP) into a downward spiral of conflict, confusion, and litigation,” the letter…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…the Central Valley Project. When the Feds recently increased water allotments through the Central Valley Project, the state has responded by cutting allotments through the State Water Project. In addition,…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…percent for Friant Division Central Valley Project contracts for the 2020 contract year. The initial allocations that were announced in February had incorporated some of the operational flexibility afforded by…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…will be working on the project for a period of five years. “We’ll have five orchards that will implement a full whole orchard system management regarding soil health; so everything…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for long-term operations of the State Water Project (SWP). At issue is that the ITP is contrary to the federal biological opinions that were…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
…A recent project was conducted with several grower-partners to evaluate the potential of harvesting elderberries to provide another source of income for farmers. “We had several farms plant elderberry in…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…from a large variety of stakeholders and will allow EPA to better project pesticide usage in the future. The ESA has played an integral part in ensuring the protection of…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…diseases in onions. The project looks to combat bacterial diseases of onions and will rely on surveys and sample information from growers. “This is a national project. We are working…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…California. The CIG program is another one of the NRCS opportunities that are currently accepting proposals and will be awarding a total of up to $750,000 for the program. Project…