…of butterhead lettuce 1 pear 1 apple 1 cup of blueberries 1 banana Water and Ice Southwestern Flat Iron A La Plancha 4 Flat Iron Steaks Cleaned Cooking Sensations Chipotle…
The Western View: Rain
…to watch the ground change with the rains. At first the water was absorbed slowly, like the ground was reluctant to accept the gift of moisture after being so dry…
21 Groundwater Basins Identified as Critically Overdrafted
…critically overdrafted basins and the statewide map of critically overdrafted basins here: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/cod.cfm For more information regarding California’s groundwater please visit: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm While the early winter rain and snowpack are…
State Water Project Allocation Boosted
…snowpack totals. The 29 public agencies that receive SWP water (State Water Project Contractors) requested 4,172,786 acre-feet of water for 2016. With today’s allocation increase, they will receive 631,115 acre-feet….
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…using less water and using less labor are our highest priorities,” Nassif said, citing technology like drones that can map where exactly on a field water is needed most, or…
Attorney General Harris ‘Green Lights’ Signature Gathering Effort for High-Speed Rail Funds to Water Storage
…water use priorities, it also redirects unspent High Speed Rail Proposition 1A (2008) and some Proposition 1 (2014) water bond funds to build new surface water and groundwater storage projects,…
The California Kitchen: Libido Boost Juice With Slow Roasted Chicken
…1/2 avocado 1 cup watermelon 1/2 cup of red grapes 1/2 cup of strawberries and a water and ice Slow Roasted Chicken 4 Chicken Thighs Salt/Pepper Cayenne Paprika Ground Cilantro…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…what the US Department of Agriculture says: “Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental…
2015 Warmest Year By Far
…weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S….
Favorable Western Snow-pack Build Up Continues
…Pacific Coast states in terms of needed winter precipitation snow-pack and replenishing water reservoirs “We continue to get a pretty good onslaught of Pacific storms,” When USDA meteorologist Brad Rippy…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
…critical water and other community facilities, lowered utility costs for residents and businesses through energy efficiency, bolstered local and regional food systems, and created and expanded small businesses. All of…
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
After bi-partisan passage in both chambers of Congress, President Obama vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 22, disapproval of the EPA’s “waters of the United States” rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Determining Early Detection Threshold for HLB
…but there’s no point in trying to get it down to zero because it’ll never get there anyways,” McRoberts added. “The question is how many healthy trees are you prepared…
Fresno State to Host Brazilian Delegation Tour, Attend Ag Workshop
…Global Innovation Academy. The group will attend the International Agricultural Technology Workshop and tour Fresno State’s Water, Energy and Technology Center and the Center for Irrigation Technology hydraulics lab. Local…