“Nothing left unregulated” is the apparent motto of the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the Agency finalized its “Waters of the United States” proposed rule, which unilaterally strips private property rights…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…in watersheds, to decide when to issue curtailment orders, Marcus said during a Friday news conference. Curtailment notices are posted online at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/water_availability.shtml. This story was written by Kate Campbell…
State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure
…state’s water system. State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure The latest water propositions that passed allocate a large chunk of money to be spent on infrastructure. At a recent agribusiness…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Cherry Granita
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing lemon cherry granita with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Cherries Pitted and…
Defining ‘Sustainable Groundwater Management’
When the state announced groundwater management protocols in 2014, they coined the phrase “sustainable groundwater management”. Kings River Conservation District General Manager David Orth said a lot of people are…
Cantaloupe Production Expanding North
…needed to see a change to combat water issues. Industry Had Become Complacent As Far North As Yolo County Legend produce owner Barry Zwillinger says he has been experimenting with…
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
…David Doll talked to almond growers in the Central Valley recently about proportion deficit irrigation for this year. Doll again stressed that growers need to also be sampling irrigation water…
The California Kitchen: Cherry Tart Crumble
…Brown Sugar 1 pinch Salt Vegetable Shortening 1 Egg Filling 2 Cup of Pitted Cherries 2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 Cup Water ½ C Corn starch To get the cooking…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…to $150,000 per project. The funding can be supported by a broad range and/or combination of irrigation and water distribution-related practices that provide quantifiable water savings and greenhouse gas reductions….
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…effects of drought in their operations, including prescribed grazing, livestock watering facilities, cover crops, nutrient management, irrigation systems, and other water conservation practices. On average, farmers and ranchers contribute half…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…substantial assistance to farmers to increase their water efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, build dairy digesters and increase soil resilience. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) would receive $40…
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
Almond growers waiting for rains before starting dormant season leaching programs could be hurting their trees. Programs Starting Too Late Less rains during the season means more water with varying…
FID: “No ‘Regular’ Farm Water Deliveries To Be Made”
…year that FID will receive none of its Class 2 Central Valley Project water from the San Joaquin River and Friant Division. The board decided FID will provide groundwater recharge…
Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour
…of the state’s agricultural water, and that more than 70 percent of almond orchards are on water efficient microirrigation systems. This decreases water runoff and puts water in the root…