…on increasing water supplies through various projects and also managing demand and reducing water use. Of the groundwater plans that were studied, two-thirds of the proposed projects were addressing supply…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…water conservation, water recycling, watershed management, conveyance, desalination, water transfers, groundwater storage, and surface storage are all needed for a diversified water management portfolio and such efforts MUST be included…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-20-20
…in today’s show learn why fighting for water resources now is critical to ensure a steady food supply later. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…water supply while protecting water rights, assuring water quality and advocating for flexible water management.” California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said now, during this pandemic, is the time where…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…a compromise on water administration between state and federal agencies was within reach. The lawmakers highlight the value of voluntary agreements in meeting water supply goals while also avoiding what…
How to Grow Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
…the same depth of soil as it was in its container. Once planted, water well. Starting around mid-summer, buds open into densely clustered white flowers with pinkish centers. Expect your…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
A recent decision by the State Water Resources Control Board will allow for composting on California farms. After more than five years of negotiations, the State Water Board has adopted…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
…up after its “ideal” bloom, how farmers could directly work with food banks to meet the supply needs under AFBF and Feeding America’s newest proposal, and learn why the water…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…as they make their way through the water system out through Golden Gate. As of April 10, three percent of the fish that were recently released were already out past…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…visit http://mg.ucanr.edu/FindUs/. California Institute for Water Resources has created a new Water and COVID-19 web page that curates water safety, water use and water supply information. It includes links to…
Week in Review: Appealing for Regulatory Relief and $5 Billion Sought for Produce Industry
…new regulations. The citrus industry is working to navigate a tumultuous marketing year and lawmakers take issue with Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to water policy. The most notable agricultural news…
Some Herbs You Can Grow in Water
…rooting about two weeks after being placed in water. For Peppermint, change the water every day. Keep your eye on oregano. When it grows in water, it grows fast! Once…
Reasons Why Leaves on Your Plants Turn Yellow
…is either getting too much water or not enough. In many cases, a plant has yellowing leaves just because it is experiencing transplant shock and still getting settled into its…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…the administration of state and federal waterways. By issuing the ITP to the Department of Water Resources (DWR), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has essentially bypassed the…