Greater HLB-Resistant Rootstock Released

Taylor HillmanCitrus

Irrigation in the block was by under-tree microjets. Of the 357 trees originally planted in the trial, 52 trees were removed because of very poor health (primarily symptoms ofHLB). All…

CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP

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…An estimated $16 million will be available for competitive grant funding to provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water at California agricultural operations….

CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…soil and irrigation water due to drought. Developing a Decision Support Tool for Processing Tomato Irrigation and Fertilization in the Central Valley Based on CropManage FREP first funded CropManage software…

Wastewater Still Faces Yuck Factor

Taylor HillmanDrought, Water, Wine

Wastewater reuse projects are proving very beneficial but still face a social stigma. Wastewater Still Faces Yuck Factor Many wineries already recycle their wastewater for irrigation and a UC Davis…