…irrigation and encouraging conservation by spectators. The Water Board shall direct urban water suppliers that are not already implementing drought response plans to limit outdoor irrigation and other wasteful water…
100% of California in Moderate to Exceptional Drought
…enough irrigation water to irrigate what would equate to a single irrigation on about half of their acreage. Many growers in the Big Springs area have already started pumping water…
More Farmers See Big Savings with Propane
…enrolled and Propane Education and Research Council Director of Business Development and Marketing Mark Leitman says that the top technology enrolled in the program was propane irrigation engines. Propane Savings…
Crop Progress Around the State
…had their first cutting but Imperial County farmers are working on their second cutting. Field corn was planted in the Southland. Wheat irrigation continues and is ahead of schedule due…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…management activities such as planting cover crops to complex structural practices such as animal waste management systems or innovative irrigation devices 2014 FARM BILL The recently-signed 2014 Farm Bill provides…
Almond Board: The Importance of Distribution Uniformity of Irrigation Systems
…of distribution uniformity of irrigation systems. Blake Sanden is the irrigation and soils advisor for Kern County Cooperative Extension. He explains more. The Importance of Distribution Uniformity of irrigation Systems…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…irrigation to keep their trees alive, or taking their chances with growing a crop. An almond farmer in the Westlands Water District who expects no surface water, Barry Baker, said…
Two UC Farm Advisors issue Article on Alfalfa’s Resilience to Drought
…cannot survive extended periods without irrigation. However, alfalfa is more resilient because it can go into a drought-induced dormancy over the summertime, at least for one year. However, they point…
AgNeTVideo: Irrigation Seminar with Pat Biddy
Agronomic Support Manager at Tulare Ag Products, Pat Biddy, discusses irrigation technology as part of an irrigation seminar….
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…and Agriculture to invest in irrigation and water pumping systems that reduce water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. • $10 million transferred from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fund…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…has made $20 million available from its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands in California. These enhancements include irrigation efficiency, cover crops, orchard…
AgNet West e-News: USDA Funds for CA; Irrigation During Drought; Citrus Report
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on USDA funds for California; Irrigation during drought; and the citrus report. Click here to view the current issue….
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…to 29 irrigation districts, water agencies and municipalities. It’s expected irrigation deliveries to another group of agricultural districts served by the state will be reduced by half. An even bigger…
Almond Board: Planning Almond Irrigation During Drought
…to make some changes to deal with the drought. There is some technology available to help growers with figuring out different irrigation schedules. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….