…certified almost 200 fisheries (with a similar amount undergoing assessment). To obtain the MSC seal of approval, a fishery must demonstrate effective management, and maintain healthy populations and ecosystems. Eco-Labels…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…and other private landowners who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the Leopold Conservation Award inspires other landowners by example…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…and keep soil covered with crop residue; and 7) use precision pesticide application that reduces volatile organic compounds by at least 20 percent. Beginning with the 2008 Farm Bill, financial…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…grow and reproduce. A process called “deep turning” can control or prevent the spread of Palmer pigweed; however, the best prevention is to remove the weed pest by hand. Growth…
Balance Key to State Water Management
Citrus leaders, like many other industry leaders, are bringing up the balance issue in the state’s water management— an issue that will be increasing in conversation as we move through…
Fresno County District 4 Citrus Bloom
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright has announced that the citrus bloom period for District 4 will start at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016. All citrus growers, pest…
Almond Board: Summer Weed Management
It’s time to start planning for summer weed management in orchards. UC Weed Specialist, Brad Hanson tells us why this should be on your mind now. Almond Board – Summer…
Kern County Citrus Bloom Announced
…blossoms and reduce the potential of serious pesticide damage to the bees. All citrus growers, pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas….
Almond Groundwater Recharge Video
…Davis research that will be funded by the almond board. Sustainable Conservation and UC Davis will then present the information to the industries involved in hopes to form best management…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…the project will benefit fish, add to future salmon populations and fit neatly into farming operations and water supply management needs. When completed, the $8.6 million project will capture winter-run…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
DWR Awards $6.7 Million in Grants to Launch Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Efforts The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced it is awarding 21 counties a total of $6.7…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…ecological health, and quantify the impact of water reuse and management solutions. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Ill. to develop a new framework to understand how adaptive UV and…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…sustainable natural resource management. Secretary Vilsack called the announcement “a significant step forward in strengthening our bond and broadening agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba.” As food and…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…The Challenge works with universities to develop regional systems for sustainable use, reuse, flow and management of water; and at the watershed and farm scales, tackle water issues related to…