…When asked what he thought was a key issue for California agriculture in 2013, he said: Nitrates. In addition to nitrates, Wenger said other key issues are water and labor….
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
…in the water allocation demonstrates again how broken the state’s water system has become. He says “when we continue to lose water because of questionable fish actions, we can be…
Growers Speak at Water Hearing
A group of Central California growers are now waiting to hear if their testimony at a public hearing in Sacramento will make a difference when it comes to their water…
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
…Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Wenger touched on issues like dairy protests, water, pesticides, and labor. On the topic of dairy, Wenger said there’s no clear solution to…
Weather Means Worry For Growers
Weather experts say Western growers should be prepared to deal with more water supply issue this growing season. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag, Part 1
…than other areas around the nation. Lauritzen says it does come with a price – all the issues surrounding agriculture such as water quality and pesticide use. This is the…
Water District Manager Upset over Allocation
“This insanity has to stop.” Those harsh words from the General Manager of the Westlands Water District. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
…people who rely on water supplied by the CVP and the California State Water Project (SWP). The ability of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources to move water…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…January 2012, EPA proposed the Clean Water Act Section 308 CAFO reporting rule to collect information from CAFOs and make it publicly available and readily searchable through their website. Cattlemen…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
…operations that propose to or that might discharge into waterways to obtain Clean Water Act (CWA) permits. A federal appeals court ruled that the CWA requires permits only for farms…
Warm, Sunny Weather Cause for Worry
…was good for rainfall, January was far too low, and February is following suit. He says all eyes are on water, and what the lack of rain means for deliveries….
Better Crop Management Through The Web
The UC Cooperative Extension is testing web-based software to help growers better manage their crops with less water and nitrogen. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Michael Cahn is helping lettuce and…
Challenges for Rural Water Disticts
It’s easier said than done to upgrade and get clean, safe and potable water to rural residents. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Irrigation Seminars at World Ag Expo
…attendees can also learn about energy management in irrigation, online monitoring and control systems, simplifying micro-irrigation system design, aeration in subsurface drip irrigation, and biggest mistakes in water filtration. Irrigation…