…NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil and water quality, wildlife habitat, water conservation, forest health, air quality, waste…
Former Cotton and Groundwater Executive Casey Creamer Joins CCM Staff
…be ignored.” Creamer His role at Kings River Water Quality Coalition required him to work with diversified producers in a variety of water related areas along with interacting with state…
Almond Update: Don’t Forget About Bee Water and Removal
…Bob Curtis reminds growers to not forget about bee water and the important timing of hive removal. From the Almond Board of California: As part of an ongoing commitment to…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
…for growers to try and combat the cold temperatures. “The warmest ground is bare, wet ground,” said Britschgi, “so you can get two to three degrees out of running water…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…pistachio, walnut and other important fruit and nut crops has been curbed by unseasonably warm nighttime temperatures. Sustained summertime heat waves are damaging crops and putting diminishing water resources under…
Almond Matters: Timely Applications to Extend Bloom
…of ReTain is one pouch, and you want to have one pouch for every 15 to 20 gallons of water applied to the acre.” Listen to the interview below….
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals of zero hunger, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, industry innovation and infrastructure, along with climate action. The report shows the fertilizer industry invested…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…dairies. The hub then serves as focal point for cleaning, conditioning and upgrading the gas to be used as fuel for transportation. Not only does this model significantly reduce construction…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Farm Bureau Federation is watching state water policies and over 400 trees have now tested…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…out of the water or between aquatic sites. These habits damage ditches and waterways where they have become established. Nutria have been released and flourished in diverse areas in North…
Mulch Plants for Your Garden
…absolutely love. Aquatic plants such as Reeds, rushes, and cattails all make fantastic mulch plants. They grow very quickly, and for those with small ponds or, gray water, they help…
Almond Update: Biggest Changes for ILRP Program
…irrigated lands, such as pesticides, fertilizers, salts, pathogens, and sediment. At high enough concentrations, these pollutants can harm aquatic life or make water unusable for drinking water or agricultural uses….
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
…bees aren’t active.” Other factors to keep in mind to ensure pollinator health is precision in all spray applications and making sure there are adequate water sources available to the…
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…crop insurance and other protections. Water also appeared to be a significant topic of discussion at the meeting. “California’s a complex mix obviously of state water rules, some federal districts…