…energy and water systems interact, and how they can be sustained. This funding is made available through Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems (INFEWS), a federal…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…at the Western Center for Food Safety at UC Davis. The researchers will visit participating farms eight times over the 2017-2018 growing season. “We will collect produce, water, soil and…
Poinsettia Care
…room at night (55 to 60 degrees F is ideal) to extend the blooming time. Examine the soil daily and water only when it feels dry. Always water enough to…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
…projects. The water bill directs $30 million to desalination projects, $150 million to water recycling and water conservation projects, $335 million to groundwater and surface storage projects and $43 million…
Lukewarm Reaction to Pruitt, EPA Chief Nominee
…fan of the Renewable Fuels Standard, which Heitkamp says, “Gives her pause.” Heitkamp does share Trump’s concerns regarding over-regulation, but she “also wants clean air and water. If we’re going…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…land and water on over 400 million acres nationwide. Read more about USDA’s record conservation outcomes under Caring for our Land, Air and Water: Preserving Precious Natural Resources for Tomorrow….
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…too much nitrogen and phosphorus. Excess nutrients can cause algae blooms, lower oxygen levels, degraded habitat for fish and other life, and lower water quality for recreation. The National Lakes…
New Map Shows CA’s Dependency on Delta Water
…regions are on this important supply. In fact, this water supplies: 80%+ of the water for Zone 7 Water Agency which serves Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and more 40% of the…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
…the statewide water efficiency program grants to help growers improve water efficiency. We will continue the dairy digestor program that turns methane into low-carbon transportation fuels and other energy forms,”…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…new CRP practices to protect water quality and adds an additional 1.1 million acres targeted to benefit wildlife, pollinators and wetlands. “The Conservation Reserve Program is an extremely popular voluntary…
Easy-to-Harvest Raisin Grape Reduces Production Cost
…the vine was initially irrigated, then denied water for two weeks, and finally given a 50-percent water treatment. Results showed that the “shock treatment” saved the most water, but it…