…water contractors. Maria Rea of NOAA Fisheries said there’s an increased number of water districts and private-public partnerships emerging in the Sacramento Valley to work on “really good” projects such…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
…groundwater please visit http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm. Discover more about the DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Program at http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/index.cfm. To be added to the SGW Program contact list, please email your contact information to…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…extreme drought, and population growth are decreasing water availability. To help promote sustainable water reuse, this research will evaluate how reclaimed water applications such as drinking water reuse, replenishing groundwater,…
How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?
…irrigation water in their modeling. This research, which was part of a larger study of climate change and agriculture funded by a grant from the California Energy Commission, was also…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…The Challenge works with universities to develop regional systems for sustainable use, reuse, flow and management of water; and at the watershed and farm scales, tackle water issues related to…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…result. In particular, Parmesan must be made of cow’s milk, cured for 10 months or more, contain no more than 32% water, and have no less than 32% milkfat in…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…It must be deep enough to germinate where the water is in the soil (too deep and it won’t grow). Research has improved the odds in favor of the farmer…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…commodities’ role in a nutritious diet that improves health or lowers the risk of chronic diseases. Study the efficacy of water disinfectants to eliminate/inactivate bacteria on commodities. Test recipes and…
Confusing Chicken Labels
Do you ever find yourself picking up packages of chicken examining the labels — such as enhanced, retained water, antibiotics, and wondering what exactly does that mean? Cathy Isom has…
Water Allocations Increased Again
Water Allocations Increase as Storms Improve Conditions, but Drought Remains With March storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water delivery estimate (allocation) for most…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…for the largest allocation of funds yet — $19 million — to help state agencies support implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Specifically, these funds will be…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…everybody benefits,” because he can more efficiently use resources such as land and water. Tree to bean Each summer, Good Land Organics harvests the ripened fruit of the coffee shrub,…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…time for the Jordan College as we prepare for the opening of the Jordan Agricultural Research Center this spring and continue our laser-focus on crucial issues related to water and…
El Nino Leaves Water Management Questions
…conditions, such as the southern coast. With most of the water being seen in the north, conversations will remain focused on water movement within the stat’s water system. Anderson believes…