…the poison. And they note that this kind of reduction in the population could singlehandedly halt the fisher’s ability to rebound and create a stable population in California. This is…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
…the calendar year. However, recipients are being warned that extended dry weather could force an allocation reduction. “The increase, although good news, does not mean the drought is ending,” said…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…focuses on speeding up almond industry transition to more efficient irrigation scheduling and management practices to get the most crop per drop of water. This builds on the 33% reduction…
Another Challenging Year for Cotton Industry
…cotton fiber, leading to a reduction in world trade and drastic reductions of imports from the United States. As a result, NCC estimates 2015 U.S exports at 9.5 million bales,…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
A new incentive from the NRCS encourages almond and other tree nut growers to reduce dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Update –…
Agri View: GMO Questions
…introduction of a gene from a bacterium conveying resistance to some herbicides. In situations where weed pressure is high, the use of such crops has resulted in a reduction in…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…years following the Dust Bowl and around World War II, when 40 percent of federal research and development expenditures went towards agricultural research. Today, with just 2 percent of federal…
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
…essential and beneficial when it comes to food safety. Specific documentation and record keeping down to the individual orchard level will maximize the investment in risk reduction. The Almond Board…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…while reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). There is $75 million proposed for CDFA in this area. The funding would come from the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and would include…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…described below. California’s GHG Reduction Targets Two executive orders have been signed that establish the statewide GHG reduction targets through 2050: Executive Orders S-3-05 and B-30-15. Executive Order S-3-05, which…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
…Dust (Ground or Blended almonds Not a paste) Chipotle Garlic Season 3 T Organic Pastures Raw Butter Melted 1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Honey 6 T Brown Sugar 1 T…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…date’s average, Governor Brown mandated a 25-percent reduction in water use across the state. Californians have largely complied with the mandate; from June through October, water consumption was down 27.1…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…the most crop per drop of water. This builds on the 33% reduction in water used to grow each pound of almonds achieved by our industry over the last 20…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $44 million in funding to Arizona and Nevada for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of…