Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Precision Farming with Sap Sensors The Center for Irrigation Technology hosted an educational workshop…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $3.6 million for 93 different projects to implement on-farm water irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use, thereby reducing…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…range of irrigation-related projects such as pump improvements, equipment to facilitate water saving measures and other quantifiable water distribution and greenhouse gas reduction management practices. Prospective applicants must access the…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…mitigation easement that demonstrates how cattle, wildlife and water management are tied together. The Hafenfeld’s land stewardship also includes erosion control, installation of wildlife-friendly water systems, and improved irrigation infrastructure…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…crossing; Vessey & Company. Sept. 17 (Imperial County): Farm Credit Ag Center; Imperial Irrigation District; Imperial County Farm Bureau; Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association; El Toro Export; Ametza. Sept. 18…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Ranch/Ruby Fresh Tou Her, Merced, Turlock Irrigation District Tyson Heusser, Gridley, DuPont Pioneer Chris Jensen, Visalia, Nichols Farms Stanley Kjar, Jr., Fresno, Pearson Realty Brad Lindemann, Livermore, Taylor Farms Cameron…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…to participants, who must be local residents. Students will receive instruction pertaining to the following topics and occupations: Irrigation systems; Evaluations specialists and designers; Logistics technicians; Electrical maintenance technicians; Water…
CDFA: Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…of Russian thistle and sparse Bassia. BLH counts were 1-2 adults per sweep and zero nymphs. Roadsides along Henry Miller Road west of Carlucci Road along an irrigation ditch had…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…have joined together to prepare an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to help protect and improve the water resources within the region. www.kingsbasinauthority.org ABOUT LAGUNA IRRIGATION DISTRICT The Laguna Irrigation…
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…off irrigation water around late September, but harvest in the north will probably RUN from early September into October, so growers will have to pick early before their water is…
Water and the California Farmer – Don Cameron
…information may be viewed here. Don Cameron, a member of California’s State Board of Food and Agriculture and general manager of Terranova Ranch, is on the cutting edge of irrigation….
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…lies in reducing landscaping irrigation—a shift requiring behavioral changes, not just the adoption of new technology. Finally, state and federal regulators must make tough decisions about how and when to…
Long Wait for Well Pump Help
Several years ago farmers in California could rely on ditch water to aid in their irrigation supply. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva, like many others around the state, has not…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
Efficient irrigation is a top priority in California. Saving money through this drought year and conserving water goes hand and hand. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program at…