…sounds like a good idea. To stop over drafting our groundwater, the state will now require water users to replace what they take – to allow surface water to soak…
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
…will be affected by water policy in the coming decades, incorporating changes in groundwater availability as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, as well as changes in surface water…
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
The draft Agricultural Order for Discharges to Irrigated Lands 4.0, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, was submitted in late February by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…per day, as well as an adequate water supply. Mistake # 3 – Skimping on soil. Starting off with poor soil means you will be fighting against it all season….
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…Consistent water and food are two of the most critical elements for happy, healthy tomato plants and large harvests.Too much water and the plants drown—too little and you get blossom…
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
…include the impact of water regulations on land values and how the citrus industry is faring with the developments in the Chinese market. To receive stories like these directly in…
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…use a self-watering planter, keep watering the container frequently, especially during hot summer. It is best to water it in the early morning on the soil surface, so it has…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
…her background in water management. She then does a deeper dive into autosteering and precision ag., an area that Trimble is most known for. Dr. Snyder covers an array of…
Tracking the Impact Water Regulations Have on Agricultural Land Values
…more reluctant to sell excess water to other districts as banking the water in groundwater recharge becomes more incentivized. “I think it’s going to take a higher water price to…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
…the House of Representatives recently with unanimous support. “Nutria threaten farmers, indigenous wildlife, and our water infrastructure – it’s time to bring in the cavalry and drive them out of…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…was water use and water availability. “If growers perceive cover crops being in competition with their crops for water, they’re probably less likely to want to do it,” Bowles noted. …
Medicinal Herbs for a Healthy Chicken Flock
…digestion. And marjoram, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as acting as a decongestant. Add this herb to their water to help with breathing issues as well…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Concerns and Water Allocations and Litigation
This week’s top stories highlight concern surrounding spotted lanternfly, a preview of the upcoming Golden State Dairy Management Conference, the lawsuit response to President Trump’s water plan, as well as…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals, which set industry-wide targets in the areas of water efficiency, zero waste, environmentally friendly pest management, and air quality. “I look forward to continuing almond…