…range of irrigation-related projects such as pump improvements, equipment to facilitate water saving measures and other quantifiable water distribution and greenhouse gas reduction management practices. Prospective applicants must access the…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M (co-leads for the National Association of Agricultural and Food Policy),…
Almond Board: Silent Auction Donations Being Accepted
…interested in donating items for the silent auction at this year’s Almond Conference, which will be held Dec. 9–11 at the Sacramento Convention Center, please contact Rebecca Bailey at the…
Olive Oil Quality Standards to be Introduced in California
…to do it.” The standards, which are based on scientific research at the UC Davis Olive Center, are unique to California production – only extra-virgin olive oil is produced here,…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…mitigation easement that demonstrates how cattle, wildlife and water management are tied together. The Hafenfeld’s land stewardship also includes erosion control, installation of wildlife-friendly water systems, and improved irrigation infrastructure…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…Center, Irvine Ranch Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Nature Conservancy, Northern California Water Association, Orange County Water District, Parker Groundwater, Resources Legacy Fund, San Gabriel Basin Water…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “By promoting green chemistry during product design, companies can reduce costs, increase market opportunities and operate more sustainably.” UC Berkeley’s Center…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…crossing; Vessey & Company. Sept. 17 (Imperial County): Farm Credit Ag Center; Imperial Irrigation District; Imperial County Farm Bureau; Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association; El Toro Export; Ametza. Sept. 18…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Ranch/Ruby Fresh Tou Her, Merced, Turlock Irrigation District Tyson Heusser, Gridley, DuPont Pioneer Chris Jensen, Visalia, Nichols Farms Stanley Kjar, Jr., Fresno, Pearson Realty Brad Lindemann, Livermore, Taylor Farms Cameron…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…to participants, who must be local residents. Students will receive instruction pertaining to the following topics and occupations: Irrigation systems; Evaluations specialists and designers; Logistics technicians; Electrical maintenance technicians; Water…
9/11 Memorial Plaza at CA State Fairgrounds to Open for Sept. 11 Anniversary
9/11 Memorial (courtesy CDFA) (From CDFA) In observance of the September 11 attack of the World Trade Center in 2001, the 9/11 Memorial Plaza at the California State Fairgrounds at…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or local USDA service center. President Obama and his administration have supported historic investments in conserving clean air, land and water through programs like ACEP, USDA’s innovative new…
CDFA: Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…of Russian thistle and sparse Bassia. BLH counts were 1-2 adults per sweep and zero nymphs. Roadsides along Henry Miller Road west of Carlucci Road along an irrigation ditch had…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…have joined together to prepare an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to help protect and improve the water resources within the region. www.kingsbasinauthority.org ABOUT LAGUNA IRRIGATION DISTRICT The Laguna Irrigation…