Once again the Forest Service is having to take money from other activities to pay the skyrocketing costs of fighting this season’s wildfires. A Renewed Push for a New Way…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…and environmental sciences, and digital library resources. Since 2012, the San Joaquin Valley – and California as a whole – has experienced the most severe drought conditions in its recorded…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…contribute to protecting and preserving our precious natural resources,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “These speakers will be able to provide insight…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner achievement…
Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water
USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service is making house call site visits to help agricultural producers evaluate the efficiency of their irrigation systems. Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water…
First University of California Smart Phone App for Integrated Pest Management Outreach
…For more information on this free app go to: http://ucanr.edu/ipmapp The creation of this app is an example of how Agriculture Natural Resources is making a difference for Californians. For…
Fungi Helps Plants During Drought
An additive can help Californians through this drought by delivering natural fungi back to the soil. Mycorrhizal Applications LLC is working with the natural fungi that helps plants maximize the…
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…of Water Resources is also launching a $10 million program to help counties with stressed groundwater basins to develop or strengthen local ordinances and conservation plans. This funding comes from…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…the ag industry. Kudos to Steve and Erik, who have also started a website – myjobdependsonag.com – with resources that help people understand modern agriculture. These new voices will have…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…and disaster response resources. He also mobilized additional National Guard troops, bringing the number of troops cutting fire breaks and providing support services to 600. The Rocky Fire, which quickly…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria in soil, in order to eliminate any mated females and reduce the density of the population. Finally, fruit removal will occur within 100 meters of…
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…is a key element to California’s water resources management, modulating winter precipitation into spring runoff for beneficial use through the dry summer. As California heads into a new water year…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
New research announced today at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting suggests that California Raisins — an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar added fruit — can positively affect glucose levels…
An Alarming Rate of Wildfires and Costs
For the first time in its history, more than half of the U.S. Forest Service budget will go towards wildfire suppression efforts. An Alarming Rate of Wildfires and Costs…