…for irrigation. This agency is supervised by the Federal Bureau of Reclamation. In 1960 the California State Water Project – the SWP – was created by the state to move…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…and ranchers in the state, whether it was to install efficient irrigation systems, work with air quality, working with forestry,” said Carlos Suarez, California State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources…
Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden
…Your Garden When it comes to choosing mulch for your garden, the right mulch can really help to make a stellar garden. Done well, mulch can make irrigation more efficient…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…Two Census special studies will also be conducted this winter: the 2018 Census of Aquaculture and the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey. These questionnaires will be mailed in December…
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…to be in your local agency, whoever that may be, maybe it’s run by the local irrigation district or water district,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Water Works: Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa Production
…drip can be substantially more when compared to other irrigation methods, such as gravity-fed systems. Another issue that can be costly is damage to the irrigation lines caused by rodents….
Your Trash May Benefit Your Garden
…the household. Through natural processes, compost makes it into rich soil for the garden, be it flower or food. It also balances soil pH levels. Compost additionally lessens irrigation demands….
Almond Update: Free Irrigation Audits Available
Several Resource Conservation Districts’s around the state are teaming up with various groups to offer free irrigation audits for growers. The Almond Board of California is partnering with several groups…
Water Works: Deficit Irrigation in Processing Tomatoes
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, research looking at deficit irrigation in the production of processing tomatoes has produced some interesting results. Because of the nature of…
Next Round of Tariffs Set
…the list, including tractor pistons, seeders, planters, and irrigation systems. Bloomberg says this will be the second time the U.S. slapped more duties on Chinese imports in a month. The…
Agri View: Necessities of Farming
Everett Griner talks about one of the most important necessities of farming, and it’s cost in today’s Agri View. Necessities of Farming Irrigation is one of the necessities of farming…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…unimpaired flows “appear to directly interfere with the New Melones Project’s ability to store water. The Board amendments essentially elevate the Project’s fish and wildlife purposes over the Project’s irrigation…
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
…else, have their own problems to manage. One problem is, they consume to much water. Irrigation is just as much a necessity as seed and fertilizer. Not many farmers can…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…provide perspective on the fundamentals of production. Participants are able to ask questions regarding things like fertilization, planting, irrigation and pest control in-person, and then take that information back to…