…critical sources of irrigation water, and would require extremely high compliance costs on the farm. We hope FDA follows our recommendation to create water guidelines in the produce rule, as…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…supply is unknown. Other irrigation districts and water users have had their water diversions curtailed. In other areas, there is groundwater, but pumping water is expensive and so far agency…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…USDA disaster preparedness and response. For more information on USDA disaster assistance programs, please contact your local USDA Service Center. To find your local USDA Service Center go to http://offices.usda.gov….
Ag Program Coming to Top Counties
Several leading agriculture-producing counties will see an ag education program coming to their area. Ag Program Coming to Top Counties The FARMS leadership program from the Center for Land Based…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…center, forcing him to look to several brokers to source his eggs. “I actually bought some from people I usually sell to,” he said. “I said, ‘I don’t care what…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District general manager. In August 2010, Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District, Reclamation District 108, Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority, Maxwell Irrigation District, Glenn and Colusa counties and Yolo County Flood and Water…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Informational Meetings Planned
…Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public: October 21st – Valley Glen, CA: Los Angeles Valley College Campuss Center Building Monarch Hall, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen,…
Farm to Fork Exhibition and Great Grape Event to Open at Fresno State
…Special Collections Research Center, in partnership with the Tulare County Museum of Farm Labor and Agriculture, Farm to Fork will feature the immigration history of the Valley’s largest ethnic populations…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation Reminder
Almond growers are reminded of the importance of post-harvest irrigation in this week’s Almond Update. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update for September 10…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…am. Thirteen all-new episodes will be aired in consecutive weeks. This season’s topics include horses, artichokes, aquaculture, irrigation technologies and more. Viewers will learn about and experience a close-up look…
Dairy Drip System Automatically Adjusts Nitrogen
…is fine-tuning a drip irrigation system that automatically adjusts the nitrogen content at the pump. Farm Manager Nate Ray says the system monitors the nitrogen level as it combines lagoon…
Tips for Limiting Walnut Watering This Month
Limiting irrigation in walnut orchards is important this month and there are some guidelines to follow. Limiting Walnut Watering Growers are prepping their walnut trees this month for winter. Cooperative…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…seawater for urban coastal regions. Of course, we also note the significant investments farmers have made to improve irrigation efficiency, through changes in irrigation systems and through changes in management…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
On October 5 – 6, 2015,University of California (UC) Davis’ World Food Center will address the growing demands on water systems for agriculture. A panel of international experts and thought…