…have benefitted the crop. Growers used surface water where available and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Crop quality is reported to be excellent with…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…San Diego counties) and specialize in drought tolerant and water efficient plants. The nurseries are retrofitted with water and energy efficient irrigation systems, reducing water use per acre by 50%….
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…Biology, Impact of Water Regulations and Canker disease • Regulatory Updates for growers and handlers • Almond Quality and Food Safety for quality assurance and research and development audiences •…
Agri View: Water Users
Everett Griner talks about water consumption still growing in today’s Agri View. Water Users…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
California farmers and ranchers face much uncertainty about the new Clean Water Act rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers that became effective last Friday….
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…learning more about what farmers and ranchers touch most – The survey revealed a need to frame stories about sustainability around water, soil, air and habitat. Consumers are interested in…
Drought Forcing Changes in Drip Project
In hindsight, this water-plagued year has actually helped the dairy drip irrigation initiative by creating extremes that the project has had to figure out. Drought Forcing Changes in Drip Project…
New West Nile Virus Detection in Horses
…to prevent the disease by managing mosquitoes that carry west Nile virus. Please eliminate standing water and work to limit mosquito access to horses by stabling during active mosquito feeding…
Drip Helps Dairies Decrease Contamination
…lead to groundwater contamination if not diluted properly. Decrease Groundwater Contamination Netafim Product Manager Dennis Hannaford says the challenge has always been dealing with the solids in the lagoon water,…
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
More trees like this Valencia grove from last year will be removed due to water availability. Photo/Cecilia Parsons The increases seen in the top California crop reports are of course…
Federal Court Ruling Blocks WOTUS Implementation
…comment, or stakeholder input. While the EPA claims it clarifies the Clean Water Act, even the Army Corps, which shares jurisdiction over the rule, has serious concerns for the scientific…
Agri View: Clean Water
Everett Griner talks about why the Clean Water Act is baffling farmers in today’s Agri View. Clean Water…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…availability of water in California and how it is impacted by the current laws and policies on water. Avoid single uses of water. Explore non-conventional sources of water. The…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. The Russian River watershed has experienced water supply reductions due to the current four-year drought plaguing California. Several fish species have been threatened by rising temperature…