…million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). SWEEP projects will result in on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and water savings. “With more than 100 grants covering thousands…
Agri View: Peanut Butter
…salt water until they are of a soft bean like texture. They are most frequently enjoyed at the end of the day with a favorite beverage. Goober—a nickname for peanuts—comes…
U.C. Berkeley Recognized
…Stormwater is one of the nation’s most widespread challenges to water quality. Large volumes of stormwater pollute our nation’s streams, rivers and lakes, posing a threat to human health and…
Former Los Angeles Mayor to Speak at Water Technology Conference
…the water sector. Lunch will include the Villaraigosa’s talk, time to visit exhibitors and see student research projects. The afternoon includes three sessions covering groundwater, start-ups and urban water use.”…
For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day
…with our nation’s farmers and ranchers to implement voluntary, incentive-based conservation practices that have drastically reduced soil and water erosion and provided critical wildlife habitat among a host of other…
SWP Allocations Reach 60 Percent
State Water Project Allocations Increase as Storms Improve Conditions, but Drought Remains With runoff from spring storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water delivery…
Earth Day Celebration!
…vegetable garden. Here are tips on organic seed-starting. Conserve water. See our tips on a water-wise garden. Earth Day Quotes and Poetry The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And…
Warm And Wet – Western Winter And Western Water Year
…wise out West this October through March is reflected by upcoming water supply levels for the region. Rod Bain reports. Warm And Wet – Western Winter And Western Water Year…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural…
Almond Update: Growers Input Needed on ILRP
…and ground water quality. The state’s water board, which had jurisdiction over regional water boards, was petitioned by environmental justice groups that claim the Central Valley’s water board’s regulations were…
Earth Day – the History
…of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. “It was a gamble,” Gaylord recalled, “but it worked.” Learn more at earthday.org. There are many events taking place around…
EPA Anti-Farmer Campaign
…which was wholly funded by the EPA, used grant awards to fund a website, radio ads, and billboards depicting dead fish and polluted water, urging individuals to contact their state…
Klamath Water Allocation Brings Relief For Farmers
…White, executive director for the Klamath Water Users Association, who described previous water shortages as “extremely burdensome.” The federal forecast that determines the water allocation for the Klamath Water Project…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…about each crop’s water needs based on locations, soil conditions, age and varieties of the trees,” he said. Federal and state water projects, and a number of local water agencies,…