…too many times recently. These are the same folks that take our irrigation water to flush out the Bay. For years we were told it was to save a fish….
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…groundwater recharge, installation of pressurized irrigation systems, installation of solar generation systems, and irrigation technologies for energy efficiency,” said Cameron. “Our diversified farming practices encourage our biological systems to be…
Shasta Dam Project Hits Another Roadblock
…moving ahead with the environmental review it had been conducting pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). WWD is the nation’s largest irrigation district and has been pursuing the…
Efforts to Modernize Endangered Species Act
…cotton, but also impacting irrigation water availability.” The NCC was represented by Dr. Don Parker during the roundtable, where he provided examples of how the ESA is creating unnecessary challenges…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…to reducing carbon emissions, as well as improving irrigation, fertilizer, and energy efficiency. Maloney noted that the workshop will offer helpful information for individuals with varying levels of experience with…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…intermittent and ephemeral streams that farmers use for drainage and irrigation. Most importantly, it also covered lands adjacent to waters such as farm fields. Prior to the 2015 rule, EPA’s…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…vineyard. Presentations and breakout sessions will begin on October 29, featuring information on nitrogen and irrigation management as well as organic amendments. The day will conclude with a poster session…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…an irrigation seminar, it’s not just pest management or crop fertility. We try and touch on all of those issues. At the same time, we also try to be responsive…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…in the orchard start changing color. Harvest can be expected roughly 30 days after this change. For more on harvest timing, see sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes/horticulture-prunes/prune-harvest-timing/. Time your irrigation cut-off to improve dry-away ratios, reduce…
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…Ollas: Buried Clay Pot Irrigation with up to 90% Water Savings over other Irrigation Methods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voibQvxkSXs Buried Clay Pot irrigation with Ollas. Shows how you can save up to 90%…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…irrigation and municipal supplies but also water for groundwater recharge,” said Alexandra Biering, Government Affairs and Communications Manager for Friant Water Authority. “In most years more than half the water…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…put out fruits and veggies without much in the way of irrigation or rain. One example is the Prickly Pear. It not only produces deliciously tropical flavored fruits, but edible…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-04-19
…importance of vetting irrigation providers and the benefits of cover crops in regional areas. Also, tune into USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s interview at the Forbes Ag Tech Summit. Tune in…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
Pinterest You don’t have time to properly water your garden? Cathy Isom has some Do it Yourself Ideas for drip irrigation systems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….