…says some more irrigation restrictions for the southern Central Valley may stem from the sustainable groundwater management legislation that is being hashed out in the state. He believes that legislation…
UC Davis Cracks the Walnut Genome
…walnut genetic material at UC Davis along with new genomic resources lay the groundwork for future breeding of more-sustainable walnut varieties that meet the growing demand for walnuts,” said Neale….
DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals
…opportunity to deliver long-term, sustainable shareholder value through the combination of two highly complementary global leaders and the creation of three strong, focused, industry-leading businesses. Each of these businesses will…
Boundary Lines Complicate Groundwater Management
…in groundwater basins. California Groundwater Website For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) empowers local agencies to adopt groundwater management plans that are tailored…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
Almond Board of California (ABC) launched Accelerated Innovation Management (AIM), a major new strategic effort designed to make the almond industry even more efficient and sustainable. “Through our Accelerated Innovation…
2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Winner Recognized
…and Sustainable Conservation work together to determine the annual winner of the Leopold Conservation Award, which is given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold. In his influential 1949 book,…
FSMA Seminar to Help Growers with Regulations
…be a driving force and corporate liaison between all interested parties to help ensure the valley is in the forefront of implementing complete, sustainable food safety programs. This mission will…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…progress on sustainable land use over the past six years. Secretary Vilsack also host a side event with participants from the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture. The Global Alliance…
Positive Impacts from Extreme Weather Events
…recent Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo. Lund reminded attendees that it takes an extreme weather event, like this drought, to mold current state water policy. Recent Drought News…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…it difficult to get small water agencies accounted for. More about the SGMA For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) empowers local agencies to…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
The first step to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, also known as the SGMA, is to form local water management entities and that process is proving to be difficult. Local…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…interested community members will be invited to provide input in developing a sustainable garden education and local procurement plan. Representatives from the three neighboring counties will be included to explore…
Drought Making Water Management Discussions Public
…The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has put a deadline to water management. Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever-Blattler says this process is a going to be a huge…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…are intensified during a drought. The grant will examine previous response to drought conditions at the federal, state and local level to determine the most effective and sustainable management system….