…and public announcement from main water contractors indicate a surface water shortage of 2.6 million acre-foot of water for agriculture during the 2016 irrigation season mostly for the Central Valley….
Little-Known Corn Disease Found in Nine States
…thought to infect the plant through natural openings in the leaves. Irrigation and wind-driven rain, as well as warm temperatures, are thought to exacerbate the disease. Figures 4-6. Severe lesions…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…a cooperative effort earlier this summer between state and federal governments and various water agencies along the Sacramento River including the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District, Reclamation District 108, Reclamation 2035, Knaggs…
Fruits & Nuts Review
…the ongoing heat after being tempered by the cool conditions and rain in May. Irrigation and grooming of nut orchards continued across the State. Due to the high heat early…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…between this year and last year, he said, is the amount of surface water flowing to trees on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley, noting that irrigation districts…
Zika Virus Battle
…found in newer housing developments. The scientists believe that the drains, designed to channel rain or irrigation runoff to the gutter in front of the house, may leave a perpetual…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 California Drought for Agriculture
…agricultural water districts, and public announcement from main water contractors indicate a surface water shortage of 2.6 million acre-foot of water for agriculture during the 2016 irrigation season mostly for…
Crop Production Forecast
…Grower comments indicated the crop was looking good in all areas of the State. Irrigation districts have increased their surface water deliveries to growers this year due to a wet…
Almond Update: Almond Irrigation Calculator
Irrigation timing can be crucial for almond growers, and to help growers determine optimum irrigation schedules the Almond Board of California worked with irrigation experts to create an online tool…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…of irrigation and the length of time water is applied during irrigation. Managing irrigation to reduce nitrate leaching To identify the best irrigation management practices to control soil salinity and…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…producers reduce pathogens in their water recycling systems, and implement best irrigation practices for improving horticultural profits. A Michigan State University project is helping growers better manage pollinators such as…
Agri View: Hydroponic Farming
…AND optimize space in current agricultural settings. It is true that other technologies exist in order to address these problems independently. More sustainable forms of irrigation, for example, reduce strains…
UCCE Helps Hmong Farmers Weather Drought
…phones at the UC Cooperative Extension office in Fresno County were buzzing non-stop with farmers anxious to apply for state grants to improve irrigation systems and energy efficiency. Michael Yang,…
Almond Board: Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum
…growers use water more efficiently, but also show the public just how efficient they are. The Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum focuses on five areas in which growers can improve irrigation…