…precise with their irrigation. Soil Water Tension Importance Wiegand says growers need to make sure their tensiometers are installed correctly as small issues can make the meters report incorrect data….
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients
…Scholarship offered through Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau (YSFB) Fund for Ag Education scholarship program. The goal of the scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to qualified, graduating high school students…
USDA Video: Saving Farmers A Road Trip
…ability to request conservation technical and financial assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation Client Gateway provides users the alternative to work with NRCS via the Internet…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…in watersheds, to decide when to issue curtailment orders, Marcus said during a Friday news conference. Curtailment notices are posted online at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/water_availability.shtml. This story was written by Kate Campbell…
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
…developments in research and technology, share industry knowledge and identify mutual concerns, enable strategic thinking and discuss issues, develop industry networks and meet with customers and suppliers to negotiate business…
Cantaloupe Production Expanding North
…needed to see a change to combat water issues. Industry Had Become Complacent As Far North As Yolo County Legend produce owner Barry Zwillinger says he has been experimenting with…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…Bill 91). An estimated $10 million will be available for competitive grant funding to provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…million in technical and financial assistance through EQIP to target areas that are experiencing either exceptional or extreme drought conditions as of the May 5, 2015 U.S. Drought Monitor, which…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…agronomy, soil science, plant physiology, production agriculture and environmental issues related to fertilizing materials use. This expertise can include, but is not limited to, issues related to nitrate in groundwater…
Produce Moving Bots at PMA Tech Symposium
Harvest Automation Co-founder and COO Charles Grinnell showing off their pot-moving robot. Grinnell says the bot can solve labor issues and can be a huge asset to nurseries. Stay with…
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
…and other issues.” He said change may not come until there’s a change in Washington. “I think this administration, the president, he’s from my home state,” he said. “His legacy,…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…dried plum industry globally through coordination with the trade, consumers and governmental agencies. Issues Management: To keep the dried plum industry apprised of issues that could impact it and being…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
The trickle-down effect from the drought is causing salinity issues with many crops, and that’s more problematic with avocado trees. Avocado Tree Sensitivity Experts are saying that other than just…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
…While it’s easy to cast blame, let’s not forget that irrigation wells have run dry, lifelong investments are dying in fields, and serious financial burdens are hanging overhead. These on-farm…