…agriculture to combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate the impacts of climate variability and…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…which qualified them to complete nitrogen management plans for growers that are or will be required by the various California Regional Water Quality Boards. “Crop consultants are encouraged to become…
Challenging Conditions in the West
…poor condition. Tomás Torres “Wetlands play a vital role in decreasing water pollution, providing habitat for fish and wildlife, offering recreational and economic opportunities, and reducing risks from flooding and…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…increase carbon storage, and generate clean renewable energy. USDA also supports global food security through in-country capacity building, basic and applied research, and support for improved market information, statistics and…
Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…(Table 1). The number of species is almost equally divided between freshwater and saltwater species. However, the greatest volume or number of individuals in the trade, some 90-96%, are of…
New Leader for Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy
…the management of water resources. “I’m delighted that the University of California, through the Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, is carrying out the vision of Richard Rosenberg in reducing…
New Regulations for Groundwater Management
…nearly two inches per month in some locations. Continued extensive groundwater pumping puts nearby infrastructure at greater risk of costly damage. For more information regarding California’s groundwater please visit http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm….
The California Kitchen: Bacon & Avocado Ranch Orecchiette Spinach Pasta Salad
…Cup Flour 1 Egg 3 T Olive Oil 2 T Water 4 Thick Slices of Bacon 8 oz. Spinach 8 oz. Parmesan Cheese 1 Cup Ranch ½ Avocado To get…
California Almond Forecast
…pollination. After bloom, heavy winds accelerated nut drop. There were reports of limb breakage in younger trees with heavy sets. This year, water seems to be less of a concern…
Crop Production Report
…surface water deliveries to growers this year due to a wet winter. Spring Potatoes – The 2016 Spring Potato crop forecast is 10.1 million cwt., up 3.7 percent from last…
CVP Water Allocation Limiting Big Cotton Year
…Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial 2016 water supply allocation for Central Valley Project contractors. This allocation is based on a cautious estimate of the amount of water that will…
People’s Garden
…stormwater pipes which then discharge the stormwater directly into streams. Rain barrels and other rainwater harvesting methods (rain gardens, native plants, etc) really can help clean up the environment. For…
Agri View: Weather Losses
…benefit from a changing climate). The agricultural sector continually adapts to climate change through changes in crop rotations, planting times, genetic selection, fertilizer management, pest management, water management, and shifts…
State Says Continue Water Savings
…that builds on temporary statewide emergency water restrictions to establish longer-term water conservation measures, including permanent monthly water use reporting, new permanent water use standards in California communities and bans…