…something for everyone. The Almond Conference is Dec. 6–8, 2016, at the Sacramento Convention Center. Pre-registration is free and open to all almond industry professionals. For more information on the…
Western View: Rodeo Time in Salinas
…at the Steinbeck center downtown. Dave Stamey – one of the finest western singers to ever tune a guitar – performs his original music, with songs so authentic you taste…
World Food Prize Honors
…thereby dramatically reducing “hidden hunger” for millions. The three-person team from the International Potato Center (known by its Spanish acronym CIP) – Dr. Maria Andrade of Cape Verde, Dr. Robert…
Every Kid In A Park
…with walking sticks and backpack; boy is pointing toward something interesting up in trees. This image was used in the “Children and Nature” Conference at the National Conservation Training Center….
Agri View: The Computer Age
…precise application of water through irrigation systems. The computer turns on and off irrigation based on the needs of the crop. Simplification Combines and sprayers use an array of computers…
Draft of Approved Changes to Basin Boundaries
…CA 96001 Civic Center Community Room Wednesday, July 13, 2016 – Clovis Event Time: 2:00PM 808 4th Street, Clovis, CA 93612 Veteran’s Memorial Building, Freedom Room Thursday, July…
Air Quality Incentives Available
…conservation treatments for this initiative include replacing old, high-polluting off-road mobile farm equipment with newer, cleaner models and transitioning to cleaner irrigation pump engines and electric motors. More information is…
Less Runoff Means More Salinity Management
…are on a gradual decline and some forecasts show that remaining through 2050. Imperial Valley Cooperative Extension Irrigation Advisor Khaled Bali says that decline will continue to complicate water use…
Almond Board: CASP Workshop July 7 & 8
…and consultants discussing the following topics: Using CASP online tools to meet your growing needs Nitrogen calculator, mapping, irrigation Harvest equipment demonstration and discussion View harvest equipment and learn how…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
Everett Griner talks about the pecan soon to be the new tree nut champion in today’s Agri View. New Nut Champion From: Agriculture Marketing Resource Center Pecans by: Gina Marzolo,…
Grove Shows Need for Soil Moisture Tools
…see if that ground is getting dry or if the irrigation is working.” Rosecrans added that it is important to use all of the management tools available to maximize yield…
Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges
…on nearby reservoirs to produce a crop, especially during this prolonged drought with little rainfall in many areas. “The main source of irrigation water is the Colorado River,” Imperial Valley…
Drought Gave Flood Irrigation Bad Rap
…Not Always the Answer Flood irrigation is looked at by the general public as a waste of water, but the system could be as water-wise as any other. “Flood irrigation…
Knowing Salt Levels in Water and Soil
…see what the EC levels are in the irrigation water going into the heavy irrigation period,” Bianchi says. “But also assessing what the EC of that pore water is which…