…the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest, flawed water policies was not yet over. “You know, if we’re going to let the federal government dictate where we can and cannot farm—or cut…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…$20 million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), which provides financial incentives to growers to implement water distribution systems on farms that reduce GHGs and save water;…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…renewable natural resources, and environment graduates in STEM areas are expected to grow. Expect the strongest job market for plant scientists, food scientists, sustainable biomaterials specialists, water resources scientists and…
California Ag Faring Well Considering Drought
…Well Considering Drought Center for Watershed Sciences Director Jay Lund says California statistically has done pretty well considering water availability challenges but you don’t have to crunch the numbers to…
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
…and map details. PNAS Water Loss Maps The state of California has a globally important economy and a population exceeding 38 million. The state relies on its forested watersheds to…
The Western View: Water Projects
…and the streams and rivers are full, pouring water into Lake Shasta, which is a major water source for the California state water project – drinking water for southern California…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…four years of drought, our grapes have helped us stay financially stable,” Kevin says. Bear Valley Ranch uses modern technologies to maximize water usage. “Whenever technology comes along, we try…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com Information on the State’s turf and toilet rebate program: http://www.saveourwaterrebates.com/…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…uses drip irrigation wherever possible (such as on his tomato crops) to make the most of the available water. The farm is also starting work on a comprehensive groundwater recharge…
Climate Change and Diet
…high resource uses and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per calorie. Published in Environment Systems and Decisions, the study measured the changes in energy use, blue water footprint and GHG emissions…
Agri View: Digging Up Treasure
…have followed their hearts and have gone on treasure hunts that have resulted in locating buried treasures both beneath the ground and under the water. Others have located caches of…
Cultivate California Program Debuts with Website and Social Media
An outreach program describing how California farmers and ranchers use water efficiently to produce the food and farm products Californians depend on has debuted a website and social media feeds….
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…snowpack and precipitation totals anytime? Visit the California Department of Water Resources for interactive maps. Latest Drought News The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) adopted a resolution…
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
…in the upper 20s and low 30s in most areas. Growers report running wind machines periodically throughout the night to elevate grove temperatures. Some growers also report running water during…