Topics for first workshops include irrigation, nitrogen budgeting The Almond Board has several workshops coming up on the topics important to growers. Program Coordinator, Industry Relations Rebecca Baily explains more….
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
…A link to the entire seminar schedule is at https://www.worldagexpo.com/seminars , and an irrigation seminar schedule is included below. Bill Green, education specialist for Fresno State’s Center for Irrigation Technology,…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…relatively straightforward in areas where there are irrigation districts with agricultural representation on the board. For other areas, it may be much more difficult and require actively working with local…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…quality through use of cover crops, conservation crop rotations and other activities that increase soil productivity. Use water wisely and improve water quality through enhancements such as more efficient irrigation…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
Hortau, a provider of precision irrigation management systems and services since 2002, has secured $10 million in financing to fuel company growth and broaden its service offering to growers in…
Oakdale Area Added to ACP Quarantine in Stanislaus County
…by Oakdale Irrigation District South Main Canal. Maps for the new quarantine area in Oakdale and the existing quarantine area in Turlock in are available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp-maps. Please check…
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
…issued this release about the recognition with a link to the full list of companies. Hortau, a provider of precision irrigation management systems and services for agriculture since 2002, has…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…which NRCS provides technical and financial assistance. Such options include cleaner stationary and mobile engine equipment (e.g. irrigation pumps, tractors etc.) road treatment options, conservation tillage, smart sprayer technology, and…
Pistachio Day Draws Large Crowd, Again
…day of information and attendees heard about a variety of topics. Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. David Goldhamer told growers how the future of irrigation in pistachios will rely heavily on…
Fresno State to Host Brazilian Delegation Tour, Attend Ag Workshop
…Global Innovation Academy. The group will attend the International Agricultural Technology Workshop and tour Fresno State’s Water, Energy and Technology Center and the Center for Irrigation Technology hydraulics lab. Local…
New Air Quality Incentives for Nut Farmers to Adopt Low-Emission Harvesters
…and financial assistance. Such options include cleaner stationary and mobile engine equipment (e.g. irrigation pumps, tractors etc.) road treatment options, conservation tillage, smart sprayer technology, and incentives to chip rather…
Agri View: Water Management
…it produces; Adoption of irrigation technologies and water-management practices, and resulting cost, resource use, and water quality implications; USDA farm conservation program investments supporting improved irrigation water management; Water-related policies…
The Western View: Water Projects
…and irrigation water for the central valley. But the bad news is, the lake hasn’t been filling up as it should. Yes, water is pouring in, but it is pouring…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…uses drip irrigation wherever possible (such as on his tomato crops) to make the most of the available water. The farm is also starting work on a comprehensive groundwater recharge…