…predict irrigations and save in the long run. The Center for Irrigation Technology at California State University of Fresno held an irrigation workshop for citrus and grapes last week, looking…
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
In this week’s Almond Update, we learn more about using strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update: More on Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation As we explained in last week’s…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…further curtailment of water diversions for holders of some of the state’s oldest water rights, including thousands of farms and ranches relying on senior appropriative rights for irrigation. Inspections began…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center by June 1,…
Almond Board: Hullsplit Strategic Deficit Irrigation
As we’re getting near the time of almond hullsplit, growers should be thinking about irrigation techniques, such as strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update Strategic Deficit Irrigation…
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
Many almond growers in the state are looking at proportion deficit irrigation to get through another dry year and experts agree. Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds Pomology Nut Crop Advisor…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…Bill 91). An estimated $10 million will be available for competitive grant funding to provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California…
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
…million in the governor’s plan. The program has already made $20 million available in grants to financially assist farmers who want to invest in water distribution and irrigation systems that…
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
…quality is being applied to trees. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says leaching programs after the season need to start sooner than normal. Doll says efficient irrigation systems extend…
Many Avocado Growers Still ‘Going By Feel’
An avocado grower study in southern California has shown that a majority of producers are still judging irrigation by feel. Still ‘Going By Feel’ UC Riverside Graduate Student Researcher Julie…
FID: “No ‘Regular’ Farm Water Deliveries To Be Made”
For what is believed to be the first time ever in Fresno’s 145-year surface irrigation history or the Fresno Irrigation District’s 95 years of service, no regular surface water deliveries…
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…
The Western View: Teosinte
…of collecting it in the wild. The Mayan culture grew to be advanced and used sophisticated farming technology, including extensive canals and ditches for irrigation. As they domesticated Teosinte, the…