…recycling, additional conservation, increased storage and improved groundwater management. California WaterFix would reduce the “reverse” flows in south Delta channels that pose risks to threatened and endangered fish species. It…
California Farmers Count Every Drop
…California farmers make irrigation decisions based on CIMIS, the (California Irrigation Management Information System). CIMIS uses about 200 weather stations around the state to calculate “reference evapotranspiration”: water lost from…
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…and participating insurance providers approved by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) now can provide the common information from their acreage reports at one office and the information will be electronically…
Agri View: Problem for Honeybees
…scale of Varroa mites, or remain a minor pest like the bee louse, Braula coeca? None of us can predict the future, but the problem is far from epidemic. So…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…Tim Quinn, executive director of the Association of California Water Agencies, said federal regulatory agencies “are approaching water management problems the same way today that they did decades ago.” “Federal…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…team of Central Valley tomato farmers, processors, irrigation experts and research colleagues to improve overhead irrigation management in tomatoes. They are encouraged by the success of Walnut Grove farmer Michael…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…test sites have the most potential.” While groundwater is coming under management by the state of California through the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, research and data is critically needed to…
White House Threatens to Veto Energy and Water Bill
…In a statement issued through the Office of Management and Budget, the administration rejected what it called “highly problematic ideological provisions.” In particular, the administration wants more funding for the…
Agri View: Food Distribution
…Market Facilities and Management Public markets have burned down throughout the world over the last few years because of inadequate structures and maintenance, poor management, fire-hazard practices, … or to…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…the establishment of its commercial and operational activities. During the first quarter, Adama launched its direct sales in China, appointed its management team and was joined by dozens of new…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. USDA has also provided $5.6 billion of disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like…
Microscopes Focus on Shot Hole Borer
…about the pest’s behavior and Smith says this is where the microscopes will be able to help. “Having these high-end microscopes allow us to do some unique things in terms…
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…levels of resistance evolved in some target insects. If GE crops are to be used sustainably, regulations and incentives are needed so that more integrated and sustainable pest-management approaches become…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans Approved by CWC
DWR Regulations to Guide Local Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans Approved by California Water Commission The Department of Water Resources (DWR) regulations that will guide local groundwater sustainability agency management and…