…1) ensuring the water security of surface and ground water needed to produce agricultural goods and services; 2) improving nutrient management in agricultural landscapes focused on nitrogen and phosphorous; and…
Almond Board: BMPs for Almond Bloom Sprays
Franz Niederholzer University of California experts say bloom stage is the best time to manage a number of almond pests. UC Farm Advisor Franz J. A. Niederholzer Ph.D. has some…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…said lack of surface water deliveries from the Friant Unit of the Central Water Project and inadequate groundwater supplies will likely force him to fallow 30 percent to 40 percent…
Almond Board: Growers and PCA’s Thinking About Bloom Sprays
Franz Niederholzer Ph.D. In today’s almond report, UC Farm Advisor Franz J.A. Niederholzer Ph.D. discusses almond bloom sprays. Click to open or download report….
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…for the next generation. “We have very close ties with NRCS and other programs,” Jill said. “They have helped us with our water allocation — above ground storage pond facilities…
Almond Board: Planning Almond Irrigation During Drought
Like all of the state’s farmers, almond growers are having to make some changes to deal with the drought. There is some technology available to help growers with figuring out…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…and private landowners and managers put conservation solutions on the ground nationwide.” “The Chiefs’ Joint Landscape Restoration Partnership is an opportunity for our agencies to pool resources and get better…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…scientifically proven conservation techniques on the ground and helping producers. USDA has a long, successful history of helping farmers and ranchers plan for and employ conservation practices that conserve and…
Almond Board: Protecting Bees During Almond Pollination
In this week’s Almond Update, we talk with the executive director of Project Apis m. about protecting bees during almond pollination. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Workshop
…workshop is Friday, January 31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Almond Board office in Modesto. To register for the workshop, contact Kendall Barton at kbarton@almondboard.com or call (209) 343-3245….
Drought Management for Almonds
…a.m. – 11 a.m. Topics include irrigating almonds in a drought year, application of irrigation strategies for almonds, and managing salinity in almond orchards. Registration opens at 8:30. The meeting…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…of Water Resources will evaluate changing groundwater levels, land subsidence, and agricultural land fallowing as the drought persists and will provide a public update by April 30 that identifies groundwater…
Nomination Period for Almond Board
It is time to nominate possible candidates for the a few positions on the Almond Board. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…is to help find ways for agricultural, urban and environmental stakeholders to come together and find common ground to move forward,” notes Institute President, Inge Bisconer. “We’ve assembled some of…